Err Definition
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English
Etymology
From Middle English erren, from Old French errer (“to wander, err, mistake”), from Latin errō (“wander, stray, err, mistake”, verb), from Proto-Indo-European *ares- (“to be angry, lose one's temper”). Cognate with Old English eorre, ierre (“anger, wrath, ire”), Old English iersian (“to be angry with, rage, irritate, provoke”), Old English ierre (“wandering, gone astray, confused”).
Pronunciation
Usage notes
The first pronunciation is considered incorrect by some conservative commentators although it is more common. The second pronunciation may be unfamiliar to many speakers.
Verb
err (third-person singular simple present errs, present participle erring, simple past and past participle erred)
- (intransitive) To make a mistake.
- He erred in his calculations, and made many mistakes.
- (intransitive) To sin.
- (archaic) to stray.
Synonyms
- See also Wikisaurus:make a mistake
Derived terms
Terms derived from "err"Albanian
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Noun
err
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