Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MIS-MAIGHT, ppl.adj. Also mismacht (Sc. 1825 Jam.). Mismatched, “put out of sorts” (Sc. 1802 J. Sibbald Chrons. Sc. Poetry IV. Gl.).
[Prob. mis- + ppl.adj. form Make, n. The word is of somewhat dubious authenticity.]
