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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Miscuir, n. [Cure n.1 ? 5.] ? Faulty medical treatment. —1607 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II. 99.
[The surgeon was said to have caused the death of Alexr Reid] throche the miscuir of the said Alexr
