mistryst

mistryst
\(ˈ)mi|strīst\ verb
Etymology: mis- (I) + tryst
chiefly Scotland : to break an agreement with; especially : to fail to keep an engagement with
chiefly Scotland : to fail to keep an agreement (as an engagement or an appointed meeting)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • 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] * * * …   Universalium

  • mistryst — mis·tryst …   English syllables

  • 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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