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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Misleve,) Myslewe, v. [ME. (12th–15th c.) mis-, mysleve(n, -lefe(n, -lyyve; Leve v.3] tr. To disbelieve. —a1400 Leg. S. xxxix. 367.
Myslewand ȝet that it wes he Wes mad hale in sic degre
