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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Disordour, n. [e.m.E. disorder (1530), F. desordre.] Disorder. —1598 Aberd. B. Rec. II. 168 (for reforming of the abuses and disordouris). Ib. 169 (na disordour nor abose). 1615 Highland P. III. 257 (to haif attemptit ony disordour). c1650 Spalding I. 4 (to brak out in sic disordour).
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