Mishappen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɪsˈhap(ə)n/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Mishappen is a verb meaning (now rare) To happen through misfortune.
Meaning
(now rare) To happen through misfortune.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To happen ill; fare ill.
- (obsolete) To encounter grief or misfortune.
Example Sentences
His fearefull friends weare out the wofull night, / Ne dare to weepe, nor seeme to vnderstand / The heauie hap, which on them is alight, / Affraid, least to themselues the like mishappen might.
Word Forms
- mishappens
- mishappening
- mishappened
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mishap, mistide, misluck, misfall, misbefall, mischance.
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