Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MALMANAGEMENT, n. Mismanagement.Ags. 1776 First Hist. Dundee (Millar 1923) 155:
The Provost . . . commonly is Two year in his Office, unless there were any malmanagement then they would bring him doun at the end of his first year, which is called girsing him, and choice a new Provost in his room.
