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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DISCOMFIT, v. To put to inconvenience (Cai. 1900 E.D.D.; Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 222; Abd.²⁹ 1948). [dɪskʌm′fɪt]Bnff.² 1940:
I didna manage to sen' back yir horse-raik on Setarday; I howp it didna discomfit ye.