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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mis-,) Mysfar, Misfair, n. Also: mysfayr. [ME. (Cursor M.) and e.m.E. misfare, mysfare.] Misfortune, mishap. —?1438 Alex. ii. 10415.
Dame Fesonas, the fair of face, Is enchesoun of our mis-fair c1475 Wall. vi. 470.
Agrewit thai war for thair herroldis mysfayr Ib. x. 1060. Ib. xi. 940.
Inglis wardans … tauld the king off all thair gret mysfar
