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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Misbehaving, vbl. n. Also: -behavyng, -behaiving. [Late ME. (1451) and e.m.E. mysbehavyng(e.] Misconducting (oneself), behaving badly. — 1564 St. A. Kirk S. 225.
Bege Gwynd … accusit and convict of mys-saying and bannyn of the said Alan hyr husband and otherwayis mysbehavying hyr towardis hym 1620 Dumbarton B. Rec. App. 3.
Admonishit for misbehaiving herselfe and drinking with Dutche men 1639 Kirkcaldy B. Rec. 161.
Alex. Hird, baillie, complainit upon Alex. Robertson for misbehaving of himself to him in not reveilling his bonnet
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