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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Miscount, v. [e.m.E. miscount, ME. misconte(n (Gower): cf. OF. mesconter.] In passive, and fig.: = To have miscalculated, to be disappointed, to be ‘deceived’ or ‘cheated’. (Cf. Miscompt v.). —1639 Baillie I. 198.
His Majestie, finding himself miscounted of the hopes he was made to conceave of a strong partie among us
