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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Malverser, n. One who breaks the trust committed to him by virtue of his office, by acting corruptly etc. —1693 Glasgow Chart. II. 248. 1694 Glasgow B. Rec. IV. 126.
The magistrats … to bring in … complaints … of particular malversers within burghs
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