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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Misleve, n. [ME. mis-, mysseleve (12th c., 14th c.), misbelief.] Distrust, suspicion. —c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 1634.
The Grekes … walde scantly gif thaime leve For thai had tham in-to misleve, And suspect in-to mekle thing
