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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mislere,) Misleir, -lear, v. [ME. mislere(n, OE. mislǽran, and also in the mod. Sc. and north. Eng. dial. as misleer, -lear, to misteach, misinform, misguide, lead astray.] In Linlithgow: a. reflex. To misconduct oneself, behave badly (towards (to) another), as by vilifying or insulting him. b. tr. To abuse, vilify. — 1622 Linlithgow B. Rec. 8 Nov.
Giff he ewer commite the lyik … to mislear himselff to the provest … to pay … fourtie pundis —1623 Ib. 14 July (see Mislerit a.) — 1625 Ib. 11 Feb.
Considdering the great wrong done be Patrik Cunninghame … in misleiring the magistratis … and vilipending of thame be wseing ydill comparisanis