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Mistune

/mɪsˈtjuːn/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To tune wrongly..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (transitive) To tune wrongly.
  2. An incorrect tuning.

Example Sentences

The Harpe. […] A harper with his wreſt maye tune the harpe wrong Mys tunying of an Inſtrument ſhal hurt a true ſonge

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What does mistune mean?

Mistune means (transitive) To tune wrongly..

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How do you use mistune in a sentence?

The Harpe. […] A harper with his wreſt maye tune the harpe wrong Mys tunying of an Inſtrument ſhal hurt a true ſonge

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