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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Misknawledge, v. Also: misknaulege. tr. To refuse to acknowledge, disown, repudiate (a person); to neglect, scant (one's duty). — 1596 Reg. Privy C. V. 339.
Giff thay serve not the said Lord in all respectis as thair maister and misknaulege the said complenair 1600 Ib. VI. 85.
[Ogilvy had] steirit [up the complainer's tenants … to] misknawlege him [and to withhold from him his maills and duties] 1605 Old Dundee I. 310.
[He] was put in ward till order should be tane with him for misknawledging the magistrates 1627 Fraserburgh Kirk S. II. 25 Mar.
Barbara Fraser … delait for misknawledging hir dewtie to Alexr Birnie elder