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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1607
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Misreverence, v. [Reverence v.] tr. To fail to respect, behave disrespectfully towards (a person). —1607 Inverness Rec. II. 51.
Giff it sall happin the said Alexander Merchand to … be offensiwe, culpabill to the magistratis … or misreverence them