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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1400-1499
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(Mis-,) Mysgilt, n. [ME. (Cursor M. — c 1430) misgilt, -gelt, mysgylt(e.] An offence, misdeed, crime. — 14.. Acts I. 30/2.
Gif that a burges be attachyt … for det or for ony mysgilt his nychtburis sall pas to borow hym on thair aune propir dyspence
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