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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Malcontentment, n. [e.m.E. mal(e)contentment (1587), OF. malcontentement.] The state of being malcontent, discontentment. — 1637 Baillie I. 47.
To the great malcontentment of all a1650 Row 288. a1651 Calderwood VII. 357.
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