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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Malverser, n. One who breaks the trust committed to him by virtue of his office, by acting corruptly etc. —1693 Glasgow Chart. II. 248. 1694 Glasgow B. Rec. IV. 126.
The magistrats … to bring in … complaints … of particular malversers within burghs

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