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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Misreulit, Mysrewlit, ppl. a. [ME. and e.m.E. misrewlid (c 1400), mysruled (a 1400), disorderly, lawless, unruly.] a. Wrongly conducted, unlawful. b. Ill-governed, misruled. —c1420 Wynt. ix. 3209.
Schir Henry Horn … Maid that mysrewlit electioune For his sonnys promotioune 1562-3 Winȝet I. 4/26.
Manassing alrady destruction of ȝour reuling, misreulit, and misgydit gouernment
