Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Bunyan (d. 1688), author. From mis- + plead. Compare Anglo-Norman mespleder (intransitive) to make a false declaration.
Definition of misplead in US English:
misplead
verbmɪsˈpliːd
rare
with objectTo plead wrongly or falsely.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Bunyan (d. 1688), author. From mis- + plead. Compare Anglo-Norman mespleder (intransitive) to make a false declaration.