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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mallgnantrie, n. [f. Malignant n., with -rie as in knaverie, lounry etc.] = Malignancy n. —1650 Falkirk Par. Rec. I. 171.
The said M^r Edward quhyles spak aganis malignantrie and prophanetie