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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Miscount, v. [e.m.E. miscount, ME. misconte(n (Gower): cf. OF. mesconter.] In passive, and fig.: = To have miscalculated, to be disappointed, to be ‘deceived’ or ‘cheated’. (Cf. Miscompt v.). — 1639 Baillie I. 198.
His Majestie, finding himself miscounted of the hopes he was made to conceave of a strong partie among us
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