"mischieving" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From mischieve + -ing. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|mischieve|ing}} mischieve + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mischieving (uncountable)
  1. (now Scotland) The causing of damage or terror; rampaging. Tags: Scotland, uncountable
    Sense id: en-mischieving-en-noun-IzoorHXo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ing, Scottish English

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