mischance
a mishap or misfortune.
Origin of mischance
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How to use mischance in a sentence
Kent was rapidly becoming convinced that some mischance had overtaken the girl when an exclamation came from Liggett.
The Sargasso of Space | Edmond HamiltonShe had dropped the amethyst, by some incomprehensible mischance.
Earth's Enigmas | Charles G. D. Roberts"Then walk beside my horse and we'll get back to the Townland of mischance to-night," said the Churl.
The King of Ireland's Son | Padraic ColumYield 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.
The Regent | E. Arnold Bennett
British Dictionary definitions for mischance
/ (mɪsˈtʃɑːns) /
bad luck
a stroke of bad luck
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