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单词 miscontent
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Definition of miscontent in English:

miscontent

noun mɪskənˈtɛnt
Scottish rare
  • Discontent; dissatisfaction or annoyance; an instance of this.

adjective mɪskənˈtɛnt
Regional archaic
  • Not content; discontented, dissatisfied; ill-pleased. In early use frequently with of, with.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Hughes (fl. 1571–1623), lawyer and playwright. From mis- + content. Compare earlier miscontent, miscontent
early 16th century; earliest use found in William Horman (1457–1535), schoolmaster and grammarian. From mis- + content. Compare Middle French mescontent; also Italian † miscontento. Compare earlier miscontent and miscontenting.

 
 

Definition of miscontent in US English:

miscontent

nounmɪskənˈtɛnt
Scottish rare
  • Discontent; dissatisfaction or annoyance; an instance of this.

adjectivemɪskənˈtɛnt
Regional archaic
  • Not content; discontented, dissatisfied; ill-pleased. In early use frequently with of, with.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Hughes (fl. 1571–1623), lawyer and playwright. From mis- + content. Compare earlier miscontent, miscontent<br>early 16th century; earliest use found in William Horman (1457–1535), schoolmaster and grammarian. From mis- + content. Compare Middle French mescontent; also Italian † miscontento. Compare earlier miscontent and miscontenting.

 
 
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