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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: 1525
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(Mis-,) Myshaiffing, vbl. n. In plur., Misbehaviour, misconduct. — 1525 St. P. Henry VIII IV. i. 312.
Our said Soverane Lord maist nobill persoun is drawin and inclinit to myshaiffingis and unvertuuse usagis
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"Myshaiffing vbl. n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 13 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/myshaiffing>
