Mis*lead" (mĭs*lēd"), v.
t. [imp. & p. p. Misled (-
lĕd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Misleading.]
[AS. mislǣdan. See Mis-, and Lead to
conduct.] To lead into a wrong way or path; to lead astray; to
guide into error; to cause to mistake; to deceive.
Trust not servants who mislead or misinform
you.
Bacon.
To give due light
To the mislead and lonely traveler.
Milton.
Syn. -- To delude; deceive. See Deceive.