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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1591-1592
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(Misuse,) Misws, n. [ME. (Trevisa) and e.m.E. mys-, misuse.] Ill-usage. —1591–2 St. A. B. Ct. 21 Mar.
The gryt misws of the said Margaret … be the said Agnes … quhairbye scho is bittin throw the lip
