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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Misrespectivelie, adv. [f. e.m.E. respectively adv. respectfully (1583), respective a. respectful (1579).] Disrespectfully, impolitely. —1639 Rec. Kirk Scotl. 263.
Imputations … have beene layd … that ministers will rashlie and misrespectivelie have preached of auctoritie
