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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Quotation dates: 1898-1915

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MISREST, n., v. [mɪs′rɛst]

I. n. Want of rest or sleep.Kcb. 1898 T. Murray Frae the Heather 167:
Still that shall breed me nae misrest.

II. v. In ppl.adj. misrestit, suffering from loss of sleep or disturbed nights (Sh., Abd., sm.Sc. 1963).Abd.15 1915:
She was muckle misrestit, the bairn bein nae weel.

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