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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mishant, v. Also: mishaunting vbl. n. [Hant v.] tr. To absent oneself from. —1612 Fraserburgh Kirk S. 5 b (9 Sept.).
Dilait for brekaris of sabboth by … mishaunting the hour of preacheing 1615 Ib. 58 (4 July).
William Mitchell [admonished] nocht to mishant his owin hous and frequent the housis of vther men in tyme of thair absence
