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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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(Misty-,) Mystilyk, a. [Misty a.] ? Of an obscure or shady character, not open and above-board, ‘backstairs,’ underhand. — c1420 Wynt. ix. 3137 (St. A.).
Schire Henry Horne … Maide that mystilyk [R. mysrewlit] electionne For his sonnis promotione
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