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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1535, 1644
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Miskent, -kend, ppl. a. [Misken v.] a. Unknown, unfamiliar. b. Mistaken, misconceived. — 1535 Stewart 13730.
Nor ȝit wist weil quhair away for till wend, The gait wes sa vnreddy and miskend 1644 Baillie II. 166.
The Londoners, and others, as is their miskent custome, after a piece of service, got home
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