Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1825-1836, 1893-1913
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†MISMUIVE, v. Also mismuve; mismove; mismeeve (Mry. 1968). To trouble, to put about (Slk. 1825 Jam.), to disturb; to alarm, to put in a flurry (Cld. 1825 Ib.). Also in n.Eng. dial. [mɪs′møv]Cld. 1825 Jam.:
Ye needna mismuive yoursell.s.Sc. 1836 Wilson's Tales of the Borders II. 164:
Naething mismoves ye or pits ye aboot.Abd. 1893 G. Macdonald Heather & Snow xliii.:
Gien it wudna mismuve ye, I wad fain ken hoo ye wan throu.Sc.(E) 1913 H. P. Cameron Imit. Christ ii. i. 55:
Mony things mislike ye an' aften mismuive ye.
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