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mischance

noun

/ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

Meaning

An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.

By mischance, he missed the last train home.

accident, mishap, misfortune, adversity

fortune, luck, success

sad mischance, cruel mischance

A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.

The action of delaying or postponing something.

The variety of different living organisms in a particular area or throughout the world.

very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something

an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck

a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root