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mischance Definition

mis·chance (mis c̸hans′, mis′c̸hans′)

noun

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

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

mischance Synonyms

mischance

n.

casualty, accident, emergency; see catastrophe, disaster, misfortune 1.