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