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misˈcasualty Obs. or dial. [mis-1 4.] Mischance, mishap.
1588J. Harvey Disc. Probl. 18 They..imputed the mishap, or miscasualtie unto the multitude of their owne transgressions. 1604Edmonds Observ. Cæsar's Comm. 95 Men haue two wayes to come by wisdome, either by their owne harmes, or by other mens miscasualties. a1639Wotton in Reliq. (1685) 683 A Souldier, filling his Flask out of a Barrel of Powder, set by Miscasualty both on fire. a1825Forby Voc. E. Anglia (1830), Miscasualty, an unlucky accident. |