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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mislike, -lyk(e, -lik, n.1 Also: myslyk. [e.m.E. (1552), f. Mislike v.1] Displeasure, annoyance; dislike, distaste (of, for); disagreement, dissension.(1) 1583–1602 Rogers Social Life 39.
To the greif and mislike of her best frendes 1584 Gray Lett. & P. 1.
To the generall offence and myslyk of all men(2) 1638 Short Relation State Kirk Scotland.
Notwithstanding the mislik ministers … had for the manner of introduction 1650 Anal. Scot. I. 244.
Which business hath bred a great mislik of them(b) c1650 Spalding I. 103.
His majesties constant mislyke of the said covenant Ib. 132.
Thairby bringing the people to mislyk of there covenant(3) 1646 Baillie II. 416.
They are fallen into such mislykes, and endless janglings about both the method and the matter
