misreckoning

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For consequences of words, are not the signes of his will, when other consequences are signes of the contrary; but rather signes of errour, and misreckoning; to which all mankind is too prone.

From Leviathan by Hobbes, Thomas

We came to Hayti upon the southern side, and because of some misreckoning failed of knowing that it was Hayti, until an Indian in a canoe below us, called loudly "El Almirante!"

From 1492 by Johnston, Mary

I have never been able to see the connection of this anachronism or misreckoning of time with the Prince's vow.

From Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. I. A Biography by Jean Paul

I dare say, many sin, rather because of a misapprehended immunity from it and a misreckoning of their own measure and strength, than because of the strength of sin itself.

From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh

It was now clear to him that he had made a grave misreckoning; humiliating, perhaps irreparable.

From The Case of Richard Meynell by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.