MISFORTUNE

n. v.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

Bad fortune or luck; calamity; an evil accident; disaster; mishap; mischance. Consider why the change was wrought, You 'll find his misfortune, not his fault. Addison.

2.
v.

To happen unluckily or unfortunately; to miscarry; to fail. [Obs.] Stow.