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mis⋅chance

[mis-chans, -chahns]
–noun
a mishap or misfortune.

Origin:
1250–1300; mis- 1 + chance; r. ME mescheance < OF
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mis·chance   (mĭs-chāns')   
n.  
  1. An unfortunate occurrence; a mishap.

  2. Bad luck.

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