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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Miscalling, -kalling, vbl. n. Also: Miscaing. [Miscall v.] Calling (a person) names, abusing verbally. — 1593 Elgin Rec. II. 29.
Janet Martyn … askit … pardin of James Young … for the miscalling of him 1610 Rec. Old Aberd. I. 49.
For miscalling of the said Alexr Forbes, baillie, be calling of him suetie hatt, clipit brecis [etc.] 1627 E. Loth. Antiq. Soc. II. 126.
The pairtie making the accasoun of the said miskalling sall pay … 46 s. 8 d. 1633 Peebles Gleanings 132. 1643 Rec. Old Aberd. I. 72.
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