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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Misgidar,) -guider, Mysgydar, n. [e.m.E. misguider (1648).] One who misrules, misgoverns or leads into wrong or error. —1558-66 Knox I. 206.
The said Maister Jaines, principall mysgydar now of Scotland c1630 Scot Narr. 49.
The new Earle of Arran, … another misguider of the court
