Definition

To connect or join something in a wrong or incorrect way.

Example

The farmer realized he had misyoked the oxen, causing them to pull in different directions.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think the farmer might have misyoke the oxen again.

Oh no, that could really slow down the work.

Yeah, I saw them struggling to pull the plow properly.

He should really check the setup before starting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'misyoke' is formed from 'mis-' (meaning wrongly) and 'yoke' (from Old English 'geoc', meaning to join or harness). The term refers to the act of wrongly joining or harnessing, typically in the context of misusing or misapplying something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly and 'yoke' as joining together. This helps you remember that 'misyoke' means to wrongly join or harness something.

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