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mistryst

[ mis-trahyst ]
/ mɪsˈtraɪst /
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verb (used with object) Scot. and North England.
to fail to meet or to keep an appointment with (someone).
to be confused or perplexed by (something).
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Origin of mistryst

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