(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:12:42

Mis`ap*ply" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Misapplied (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Misapplying.]

To apply wrongly; to use for a wrong purpose; as, to misapply a name or title; to misapply public money.

 

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