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单词 mischancy
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Definition of mischancy in English:

mischancy

(also mischauncy)
adjective ˌmɪsˈtʃansiˌmɪsˈtʃɑːnsi
  • Originally: unlucky; unfortunate (chiefly Scottish and Irish English). Now usually: subject to (mis)chance; risky, dubious.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in Gavin Douglas (c1476–1522), poet and bishop of Dunkeld. From mischance + -y.

 
 

Definition of mischancy in US English:

mischancy

(also mischauncy)
adjective
  • Originally: unlucky; unfortunate (chiefly Scottish and Irish English). Now usually: subject to (mis)chance; risky, dubious.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in Gavin Douglas (c1476–1522), poet and bishop of Dunkeld. From mischance + -y.

 
 
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