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mistryst

American  
[mis-trahyst] / mɪsˈtraɪst /

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).

Etymology

Origin of mistryst

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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