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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1604-1609
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Misconstring, ppl. a. [e.m.E. (1636). Misconstrue, Misconster v.] Given to misrepresenting. —1604-9 Grahame Anat. Hum. 13.
Keep not malice in a misconstring minde towards an honest man