mischance
mis·chance
noun \ˌmis-ˈchan(t)s\Definition of MISCHANCE
1
: bad luck
2
: a piece of bad luck : mishap
Examples of MISCHANCE
- two enemies brought together by mischance
- <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
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