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from The Century Dictionary.

  • A simplified spelling of misgive.

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Examples

  • The aura of light surrounded Denubis, and he was immedi - ately rent by the most terrible guilt for his doubts and misgiv - ings and questionings.

    Time of the Twins Weis, Margaret 1988

  • The aura of light surrounded Denubis, and he was immedi - ately rent by the most terrible guilt for his doubts and misgiv - ings and questionings.

    Time of the Twins Weis, Margaret 1988

  • This was an aspect of her history that instilled misgiv - ing, yet he knew it was best that he know it.

    Blue Adept Anthony, Piers 1981

  • So Stile, with apologies and misgiv - ings, introduced Battleaxe to the things that had never stood between them before.

    Split Infinity Anthony, Piers 1980

  • So Stile, with apologies and misgiv - ings, introduced Battleaxe to the things that had never stood between them before.

    Split Infinity Anthony, Piers 1980

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