I had drawn my chair to the corner of the ample fire-place, and in a half dreamy state was reviewing the incidents of my early life, and like most men who, however young, have still to lament talents Misapplied, opportunities neglected, profitless labour, and disastrous idleness.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
All these legendary stories arose from this antient term being obsolete, and Misapplied.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
And is it not plain, that the history of Cadmus is founded upon terms ill understood, and greatly Misapplied?
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant