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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1858
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†MISHAPPER, n. Mishap, misfortune (Lth. 1857 The Misty Morning 237).Lth. 1858 The Dark Night 233:
I hinna seen or heard o' onything that's pit me sairer agee than this mishapper tae this puir lassie.
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