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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Miscount, Myskownt, n. Also: Miscompt. [e.m.E. miscount (1586).] A misreckoning, miscount. Also fig. —1551 Cupar B. Rec. 17 Apr.
The said James to pay … x merkis of myskownt 1637 Rutherford Lett. (1891) 260.
O that He would take His own blood for counts and miscounts that I might be a free man
