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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Misnurtour,) Misnortour, n. attrib. [Nurtour n.] (That shows one's) ill-breeding or bad upbringing. = Misnurtourit ppl. a. — 1597 Elgin Rec. II. 57.
The said Stephin gaue the said Elspet the lie … and spak misnortouir language
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