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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1768

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MISPLAY, v. In phr. to misplay one's part, to be untrue, to prove false.Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore (S.T.S.) 105:
Sad were the dunts and knells yeed to his heart, To think that Nory had misplaid her part.

[mis- + play.]

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