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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1581-1622
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Misbelevar, -believer, n. [e.m.E. misbeleuer, -believer, mysbyleuer (Malory).] One who holds erroneous belief or unbelief, a mis- or unbeliever. — 1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 40 b.
Thou curious misbeleuar of Christis pouar to caus His bodie be in the sacrament 1581 Ib. 70 b.
Thir disputatoris and misbeleuaris of the … mistereis of oure saluatioun 1622 Blair Autob. 33.
Many … unhumbled misbelievers … conceit themselves to be beloved of God
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