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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Misgovernit, ppl. a. [ME. (c 1440) and e.m.E. mis-, mysgouerned.] ? Misdirected, misguided; ? ill-conducted, badly behaved; ? ungoverned, unruly. —a1568 Bann. MS. 255 a/29.
Misgovernit ȝowth makis gowsty age
