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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mischapin, -en, Mischappin, ppl. a. [ME. (Cursor M.) and e.m.E. miss(c)hapen, mys-. f. s(c)hape(n p.p. of Schape v.] Misshapen, deformed. —c1515 Asl. MS. I. 163/18.
Inhabit with merwalus bestis and mischapin men Ib. 167/23.
Mischapen a1585 Polwart Flyt. 80.
Schort mischappin schit
