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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500, 1567-1568
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Mily-, Myli-, Millegant, n. [Origin and precise meaning obscure.] A term of derogation: ? A rascal, rogue, scrounger. — a1500 Tale of the Colkelbie Sow i. 56.
A milygant and a mychare a1500 Ib. 204.
Herand thair awin swyne cry With thir myligantis machit a1568 Bannatyne MS 158 a/50.
Thair is na mendis for that millegant, he is sa wan-threvin
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