Synonyms for erred

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ur, er

Phonetic Transcription : ɜr, ɛr

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Définition of erred

Origin : c.1300, from Old French errer "go astray, lose one's way; make a mistake; transgress," from Latin errare "wander, go astray, be in error," from PIE root *ers- "be in motion, wander around" (cf. Sanskrit arsati "flows;" Old English ierre "angry, straying;" Old Frisian ire "angry;" Old High German irri "angry," irron "astray;" Gothic airziþa "error, deception;" the Germanic words reflecting the notion of anger as a "straying" from normal composure). Related: Erred; erring.

verb make a mistake; do wrong

Example sentences :

If I have erred, 'tis to worldly wisdom only that I have erred.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Would you not rather say to a brother, "I have erred; forgive me!"
Extract from : « Biographical Stories » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

He knew that Hamish had not erred from any base self-gratification, but from love.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

I have erred in trying to conceal my history in the manner I have.
Extract from : « Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXII No. 4, April 1848 » by Various

And, if I haply had erred, to undo the wrong, and release you.
Extract from : « Poems » by William D. Howells

I will show them wherein they have erred, and that transgression stands in the way to life.
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

They truly belonged to each other, though they had not erred.
Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola

If he had erred, let him at least atone for his error with his blood!
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

Yes,” he thought, as he passed slowly downstairs to his carriage, “I have erred.
Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable

I had believed you one who erred through excess of holiness.
Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini

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