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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1871-1913
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MISGATE, n. A transgression, a wrong or mistaken action. A coinage by Waddell.Sc. 1871 P. H. Waddell Psalms xxv. 7:
The misgates an' owregaens o' my youth, lat be.Sc.(E) 1913 H. P. Cameron Imit. Christ i. xx.:
Heize yer een till God abune, an' incall that yer misgates an' fauts may be forgien.
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