misken /mɪsˈkɛn/ verb7 •(dialect, UK) To mistake one for another; mistake in point of knowledge or recognition; misconceive. •(dialect, UK) To fail to recognise or identify. •(dialect, UK) To misunderstand; mistake; have the wrong idea of. •(dialect, UK) To fail to know; be ignorant or unaware of; appear to be ignorant of. •(dialect, UK) To refuse to acknowledge; disown; repudiate; pass over; ignore; disregard; neglect; overlook; disavow; disclaim; disown; deny. •(dialect, UK) To fail to mention. •[with oneself] (dialect, UK) To esteem oneself incorrectly; have a false or exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's position. formsmiskenned · miskent · miskenning · miskens