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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dissavand, ppl. a. Also: -sawande, -saveand. [Cf. ME. dissayvandly, deceyvaundly (14th c.)] Deceiving, deceitful. c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 118.
That he be not the forspekare … Inne the tyme of turbacions And dissawande condicions c1500-c1512 Dunb. xlvii. 87.
This fals dissavand warldis blis, So gydis man in flouris grene 15.. Clar. iii. 1680.
O trator false and dissaveand 1600 Hamilton Facile Tr. 386.
Nocht be abusing ony signes or figures thairof (as thir dissauand ministers affirmes)
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