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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Misgovera(u)nce, n. [Sc. var. of Misgovernance,n.] Mismanagement, misrule; misconduct. —(1) 1456 Hay I. 100/30.
Bot that cummys of a fals usage of men of armes for misgoveraunce of the weris 1535 Stewart 33353.
Bot most of all for our misgouerance a1578 Pitsc. I. 171/7.
That they sould be guiltles of the misgoverance of the realme(2) 1456 Hay I. 150/32.
Be caus of the misgoverance of sik ane ungracious creature, all a hale company may tak bathe scathe and schame
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