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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Misinterprete, -preit, -prit, v. [e.m.E. (1593).] tr. To misinterpret, misconstrue. — 1592–3 James VI in Misc. Spald. C. III. 213.
I troue ye ar not sa unuyse, milorde, as to misinterprete my exterioure behavioure the last daye 1599 Reg. Privy C. VI. 41 in Mill Mediæv. Plays 303.
Certane malicious … bodyis quha … misinterpreitis his hienes gude intentionis 1601 Warrender P. II. 386.
That all sclanderous moins may be stopit that vald misinterprit me to your majestie
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