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).

QUIZ

QUIZ YOURSELF ON "IS" VS. "ARE"

"Is" it time for a new quiz? "Are" you ready? Then prove your excellent skills on using "is" vs. "are."

Question 1 of 7

IS and ARE are both forms of which verb?

Origin of mistryst

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