mischance

[ mis-chans, -chahns ]

noun

1. a mishap or misfortune.

mischance

/ mɪsˈtʃɑːns /

noun

1. bad luck
2. a stroke of bad luck

Word History and Origins

Origin of mischance¹

1250–1300; mis- ¹ + chance; replacing Middle English mescheance < Old French

Example Sentences

Kent was rapidly becoming convinced that some mischance had overtaken the girl when an exclamation came from Liggett.

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She had dropped the amethyst, by some incomprehensible mischance.

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"Then walk beside my horse and we'll get back to the Townland of Mischance to-night," said the Churl.

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Yield not thy neck / To fortune's yoke, but let thy dauntless mind / Still ride in triumph over all mischance.

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Mr. Bryany, by a mischance catching Edward Henry's eye as he took the key, blushed.

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