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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1456-1482, 1583
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Disworschip, Dyswirschip, n. [ME. (a 1400).] Lack of respect; discredit. — 1456 Hay II. 51/10.
Gif he dois evill he suld have dishonour and disworchip 1474 Reg. Morton II. 221.
I sal never heir se no wyt to hym no his ayris scayth, deid, disworschip, nor disherysyng, bot I sal … warn thaim tymysly therof 1482 Ib. 246. 1583 Misc. Spald. C. II. 253.
Skaith, hourt, damagis, dyswirschip, or appeyrand perral
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