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mistryst

[ mis-trahyst ]

verb (used with object)

Scot. and North England.
  1. to fail to meet or to keep an appointment with (someone).
  2. to be confused or perplexed by (something).


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of mistryst1

First recorded in 1810–20; mis- 1 + tryst
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Example Sentences

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“Ye’ll just mistryst aince and for a’ with the gentry in the bents.

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To MISTRYST, v. a. to break an engagement.

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Ye'll just mistryst aince and for a' with the gentry in the bents.

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Ye'll be gaun yonder, Mr. Patrick; feind o' me will mistryst you for a' my mother says.

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