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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Misimploy, Miss-, v. Also misimployed ppl. a. [e.m.E. misemploy (1609), -imploy (1654).] tr. To misemploy (moneys), put to improper use. —1677 Cullen Kirk S. 1 Sept.
That my said mortificatione … shall not be violated or missimployed 1678 Mackenzie Laws & C. i. xix. § ii. 192.
In the case of a misimployed lend
