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chanciness

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chancy

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Main Entry: chancy

Pronunciation: \ˈchan(t)-sē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): chanc·i·er; chanc·i·est

Date: 1513

1 Scottish : bringing good luck : auspicious
2 : uncertain in outcome or prospect : risky
3 : occurring by chance : haphazard

— chanc·i·ness noun

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