hapchance

noun

: a fortuitous or chance event or circumstance

the hapchance of a sounding word

—Richard Llewellyn

this hapchance … enterprise is nothing to sneeze at

—Dave Roberts

Word History

Etymology

hap entry 1 + chance

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