mistryst

[ mis-trahyst ]

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).

Word History and Origins

Origin of mistryst¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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