Mis'cre-ant, n.

n. [O. Fr. mescréant, N. Fr. mécréant, Pr. mescreant, It. miscredente, from mes, mis, wrong, from Lat. minus, less, and credens, p. pr. of credere, to believe.]

1. An infidel, or one who embraces a false faith. “When a man is called upon to show that he is not a pagan or a miscreant.” De Quincey.
2. A vile wretch; an unprincipled fellow.