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mischance


mis·chance

noun \ˌmis-ˈchan(t)s\

Definition of MISCHANCE

1
: bad luck
2
: a piece of bad luck : mishap
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Examples of MISCHANCE

  1. two enemies brought together by mischance
  2. <the smallest mischance could spell disaster for our plan>

Origin of MISCHANCE

Middle English mischaunce, from Anglo-French meschance, from mes- mis- + chance chance
First Known Use: 14th century

Related to MISCHANCE

See Synonym Discussion at misfortune

Rhymes with MISCHANCE

advance, barn dance, by chance, clog dance, closed stance, finance, freelance, lap dance, line dance, main chance, New France, romance, round dance, snake dance, square dance, step dance, sun dance, sword dance, tap dance, tea dance, toe dance, war dance

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