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mellishon

nounaction

An oath or curse; the devil

an oath or curse; sometimes used to mean the devil

Example in use

Gie ower, mellishon!

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/MEL-ISH-un/

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Origin & context

unknownolderharsh

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