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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1952
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MISMAN, v. To unman, to frighten out of one's wits. Ppl.adj. mismand, weakened, exhausted (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1963).Sh. 1952 New Shetlander No. 31. 6:
Oot cam da Trows, spricklin laek sillicks. Dis mismanned him an he nearly took his lent apo da eart.
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