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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Missayar, (Myssair, Myssar), n. [ME. missayere (c 1400), misziggere (Ayenbite), e.m.E. myssayer (Caxton).] One who slanders or miscalls another, a slanderer. —?1438 Alex. ii. 6899.
Myssaris [supra Myssairis] reiffis nocht all that avantage 1592 Elgin Rec. II. 21.
Dingaris or missayaris of thair parentis sall stand in the joggis
