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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Misteous, a. [Mist n.] ‘Misty’, obscure, vague. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 85/2.
On this misteous propheseis, thai haue intendit veyris contrar Scotland, in hope to conques it
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"Misteous adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 13 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/misteous>
