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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ill-gevin, a. [e.m.E. ill geuen (a 1568). In mod. Sc. and north. Eng. dial. as ill-gien.] Ill-disposed, ill-inclined, malignant. —1560 Rolland Seven S. 3062.
Na malice is … Abone malice of ane ill geuin woman
