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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mistimit,) Mystymyt, ppl. a. [e.m.E. mis(s)timed (1687).] Ill-timed, unpropitious, unfortunate. —c1475 Wall. viii. 1212.
The ost … prayit God … Him to conwoy fra all mystymyt [1570, mistemperit] cace
