† misˈdain,v.Obs. [See mis-1 9. But cf. misdeem.] trans. To be mistrustful of. So misˈdainfula.dial., suspicious. 1558Goodman How to Obey 201 Papistes..Of whom to be misdained or slandered, is in the eyes of the godly, no small commendation.1879[see misdeemful].