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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Misreverent, a. [Reverent a.] Disrespectful, irreverent. — 1616 Inverness Rec. II. 147.
Johne Cuithbert, cordenar, for vtering misreverent speichis in fensit court is judgit in amerciament 1629 Fraserburgh Kirk S. II. 22 July.
It was fund … that he hede spokin sum misreverent wordis to Robert Forbes, elder
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