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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1661-1698
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Misimprove, v. [e.m.E. (1658).] tr. To fail to use to good purpose, abuse; also, misapply (moneys etc.), put to improper use. — 1661 Aberd. Council Lett. IV. 104.
I shall be as loathe to misimprove your moneys … as iff itt ware my owen interest 1670–87 Fraser of Brea in Select Biographies II. 304.
No man should misimprove any talent … he hath 1698 Fam. Innes 44.
If they … misimprove the kyndness of God
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