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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1568
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Mischeving, vbl. n. [ME. mis-cheving (1297), meschevyng (1432), f. Mischev(e v.] Harming, ruining; what brings this about, ‘ruin’. —1568 Lyndesay Pref.
Sen vyce of mankynd is the haill mischeuing
