Definition of mischance
1 : bad luck
2 : a piece of bad luck : mishap
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Examples of mischance in a Sentence
two enemies brought together by mischance
the smallest mischance could spell disaster for our plan
Origin and Etymology of mischance
Middle English mischaunce, from Anglo-French meschance, from mes- mis- + chance chance
First Known Use: 14th century
Synonym Discussion of mischance
MISCHANCE Defined for English Language Learners
mischance
playDefinition of mischance for English Language Learners
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: bad luck
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: something caused by bad luck
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