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2. Irresolution; hesitation. [Obs.]
Shak.


Mis*doubt"ful (?), a Misgiving;
hesitating.
[Obs.] "Her misdoubtful mind."
Spenser.


Mis*dread" (?), n. Dread of
evil.
[Obs.]


Mise (?), n. [F. mise a putting,
setting, expense, fr. mis, mise, p. p. of mettre
to put, lay, fr. LL. mittere to send.]


1. (Law) The issue in a writ of
right.


2. Expense; cost; disbursement.
[Obs.]


3. A tax or tallage; in Wales, an honorary
gift of the people to a new king or prince of Wales; also, a tribute
paid, in the country palatine of Chester, England, at the change of
the owner of the earldom.
[Obs.]


Mis*ease" (?), n. [OE. mesaise,
OF. mesaise.] Want of ease; discomfort; misery.
[Obs.] Chaucer.


Mis*eased" (?), a. Having
discomfort or misery; troubled.
[Obs.] Chaucer.


Mis*eas"y (?), a.


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