mischance

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(mis c̸hans′, mis′c̸hans′)

noun

  1. an unlucky accident; misadventure
  2. bad luck or an instance of it

Origin: ME mescheance < OFr meschance: see mis- & chance

See mischance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. An unfortunate occurrence; a mishap.
  2. Bad luck.

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