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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MISLIKELY, v. Also mislikly (Jam.). To render unlikely or improbable; to depreciate (w.Sc. 1825 Jam.); to spoil the appearance of, to smirch (Kcb.⁴ 1900).Gall. a.1900 “Mulciber Veritatis” Gallowa' Herds 6:
Ye've ae flaw that mislikelies yer callin'.