Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MISDO, v. Pa.t. misdid. Sc. usage: to perform improperly. Appar. orig. in Carlyle.Sc. 1815 Carlyle Early Letters (Norton 1886) I. 11:
As to my schoolmaster function, it was never said that I misdid it much.Sc. 1837 Carlyle in Letters J. W. Carlyle (Froude 1883) I. 70:
I know not whether this book is worth anything, nor what the world will do with it or misdo.
