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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Miscontent, v. [e.m.E. (1498–9): cf. OF. mescontenter (14th c.).] tr. To displease. —1585 Acts III. 385/2.
Thingis miscontenting thame in the administratioun … of the realme c1610 Melville Mem. 154.
Now the Erle Bodowelis fauour increassit, quhilk miscontentit many
