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mischance
[ mis-chans, -chahns ]
noun
- a mishap or misfortune.
mischance
/ mɪsˈtʃɑːns /
noun
- bad luck
- a stroke of bad luck
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mischance1
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Example Sentences
Kent was rapidly becoming convinced that some mischance had overtaken the girl when an exclamation came from Liggett.
She had dropped the amethyst, by some incomprehensible mischance.
"Then walk beside my horse and we'll get back to the Townland of Mischance to-night," said the Churl.
Yield not thy neck / To fortune's yoke, but let thy dauntless mind / Still ride in triumph over all mischance.
Mr. Bryany, by a mischance catching Edward Henry's eye as he took the key, blushed.
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