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Out of the right, either in a literal or in a figurative sense; wandering; as, to lead one astray.

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  1. adv. & a. Out of the right, either in a literal or in a figurative sense; wandering; as, to lead one astray.
  2. adv. away from the right path or direction
  3. adv. far from the intended target
  4. Out of the right, either in a literal or in a figurative sense; wandering; as, to lead one astray. Ye were as sheep going astray. 1 Pet. ii. 25.
  5. Out of the right, either in a literal or in a figurative sense;wandering; as, to lead one astray.Ye were as sheep going astray. 1 Pet. ii. 25.
  6. r:91/j:9 r. away from the right path or direction