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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mishaif, v. P.p. mishad. [Have v.1 6. Only Sc.] refl. To misconduct oneself, do wrong. — 1528 Acts II. 323/2.
Gefe ony tyme had bene that we had mishad ws in that part a1568 Scott iii. 49.
Bot ȝit ȝe may mishaif ȝow … And ȝe defend nocht damissellis defame
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