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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Malice,) Mallose, v. ? Erron. for Malison v. (to curse): cf. e.m.E. malice (a 1547) to entertain malice against. —1670 Kingarth Par. Rec. 63.
That Katrine N'Couage did … curse her sitting on her knees cursing and mallosing her
