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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mistuk(e, n. [? Cf. Mistak v. (p.t. mis-, mystuk(e), or ? var. (? erron.) of Mistak n.] ? A mishap, misfortune (cf. Mistak n. 1). —1602 Conv. Burghs II. 138.
Quhen ane skipper … wantis ane saill … or than for ane vther notable occasioun or mistuke, he is forceit to turne bak agane [etc.] Ib. 143.
Gif … ancker or cabill beis brokin be storme or ony vther mistuk
