mistryst

mistryst
/mis truyst"/, v.t. Scot. and North Eng.
1. to fail to meet or to keep an appointment with (someone).
2. to be confused or perplexed by (something).
[1810-20; MIS-1 + TRYST]

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  • mistryst — mis·tryst …   English syllables

  • mistryst — (ˈ)mi|strīst verb Etymology: mis (I) + tryst transitive verb chiefly Scotland : to break an agreement with; especially : to fail to keep an engagement with …   Useful english dictionary

  • mistrysted — adjective chiefly Scotland : perplexed, frightened they are sore mistrysted yonder in their parliament house about this robbery Sir Walter Scott * * * mistrystˈed adjective Disturbed, put out • • • Main Entry: ↑mistryst …   Useful english dictionary

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