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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mischancie, n. [Formed by analogy f. Mischant a.: cf. OF. mescheance.] Wickedness, viciousness, villainy. —1609 Crim. Trials III. 5.
For forder manifestatioun of ȝoure extreame and maist vnnaturall mischancie 1613 Ib. 245.
