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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1649-1669
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Misinformer, n. [e.m.E. (appar. once only, 1635).] A misinformer. — a1650 Row 525.
That all incendiaries, and misinformers of the subjects anent his majestie … be punished 1669 Aberd. Council Lett. IV. 383.
At least our misinformers may be reprehendit for so doeing
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