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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Misimprovement,) Misimprowement, Miss-, n. [e.m.E. (1644) abuse, misuse.] Misapplication, wrongful use (of funds etc.). —1677 Cullen Kirk S. 1 Sept.
Fearing the misimprowement of the said croft of land called Dowcroft and ane sklait house built therupon 1695 Ib. 13 Jan.
That no bailie in Cullen did ever give saising or infeftment to any of the fornamed persons … since the missimprovement therof … And none hes thriven on it, since its missimprovement
