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Malison, Malesone, v. Also: (malinsoun) and see Malice v. [f. Maliso(u)nn.] tr. To curse. — 1588 King Cat. in 1573-1600 Cath. Tr. 215/2.
Sinnes … 3. To malesone any, by geuing thame to the deuil, in visching thame seiknes, deathe or any euill 1604 Dundonald Par. Rec. 66.
Auld Kaithrein Neill quha daylie malisonied thame for taking hir hous ovir hir heid 1675 Galston Kirk S. in Edgar Old Church Life 273 n.
[That she] malinsount (sic in pr.) [another woman]
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