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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MISCONTENTED, ppl.adj. Dissatisfied, discontented (Sc. 1825 Jam.; Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 115, Bnff. 1963).Ayr. 1826 Galt Last of the Lairds vii.:
Had she gotten a gentleman of family, I would not have been overly miscontented.