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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MISSWEAR, v. To swear falsely, to perjure (Sc. 1808 Jam.). Ppl.adj. missworn, perjured, false. Rare and obs. in Eng.Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore (S.T.S.) 113:
How cud she think that grace or thrift cud be Wi' ane, that she does sae missworn see?Abd. 1828 P. Buchan Ballads II. 291:
If I do go to Broomfield-hills, A maid I'll not return; But if I stay from Broomfield-hills, I'll be a maid mis-sworn.s.Sc. 1838 Wilson's Tales of the Borders V. 54:
To prevent him from making himself a mis-sworn man.Fif. 1895 S. Tytler Kincaid's Widow viii.:
She would mis-swear hersel' black in the face to back me.