"Wert misled" may appear to be spelled incorrectly at first glance, but it is in fact a Middle English verb phrase that has been preserved in some modern English religious texts. The "wert" is a contraction of "were" and the word "misled" is pronounced /mɪsˈlɛd/. Despite its archaic appearance, the phrase is still occasionally used in modern religious literature as a way of expressing the idea that one has been led astray or deceived.
The phrase "wert misled" is not a standalone word with a specific etymology. It is a combination of two separate words: "wert" and "misled".
1. "Wert": "Wert" is the archaic second person singular past of the verb "be" in Old English. It is derived from the Old English word "wesan", meaning "to be". Over time, this verb form evolved into the modern English "were" used with "you" in past tense. However, "wert" is no longer commonly used in contemporary English.
2. "Misled": The word "misled" is the past participle of the verb "mislead". It comes from the Middle English verb "mislede", which is a combination of "mis-" (meaning "badly" or "wrongly") and "lead".