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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(obsolete) To destroy.
I have read of Augustine, that once by wandring out of his way, he escaped one who lay in wait to mischieve him;
Origin: From , from , from mes- + chever. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(now, _, Scotland) To damage, do harm to; to injure.
I have read of Augustine, that once by wandring out of his way, he escaped one who lay in wait to mischieve him;
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