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miscreant

[mis-kree-uhnt] / ˈmɪs kri ənt /




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He’s Manny the Masher, Manny the Miscreant and Macho Manny all in one, whacking baseballs, opponents and questions.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2018

Miscreant yeomen who poached a swan egg, or harassed nesting swans, or — heaven forbid — ate a swan could be punished by a year and a day in jail.

From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2018

Even so, thoughtful direction from Jack Young draws the best from the actors in this Miscreant Theater production.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2012

Miscreant traitors to their country!” exclaimed the commandant.

From From Powder Monkey to Admiral A Story of Naval Adventure by Webb, Archibald

Miscreant with a Pig's head, stand still!' to another horse, who bit another, who frightened the other two, who plunged and backed.

From Dombey and Son by Dickens, Charles




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