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err

err [ ur, er ] (past and past participle erred, present participle err·ing, 3rd person present singular errs)


intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. make mistake: to make a mistake or do an incorrect thing
The committee erred in interpreting the contract.

2. behave badly: to behave badly and do something that is morally wrong ( formal )

[13th century. Via French< Latin errare "to wander"]

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