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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mis-,) Myscunnandnes, n. [Cunnandnes n.] Ignorance, ineptness. —1513 Doug. viii. Prol. 87.
Clerkis for oncunnandnes [R. mys-] mysknawis ilk wight