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

What childish follies and impertinences!—what misunderstanding of others, and misreckoning of the things that most concerned her—what blind drifting—what inevitable shipwreck!

From Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume II by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

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 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

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