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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1494
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(Nuisand,) Nuysande, Newissand, ppl. a. [F. nuisant, pres. p. of nuire v. to harm; cf. also late ME. (c 1400) and e.m.E. nusant.] Harmful, hurtful. — 1494 Loutfut MS. 27 b.
Corneille … is a foulle … evil doand & nuysande to the habitantis of the place 1494 Ib.
A trichour & rycht malicious & newissand till his inhabitans
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