Wanchancy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Wanchancy is an adjective meaning (dialectal, chiefly Scotland) Unlucky; unchancy.
Meaning
(dialectal, chiefly Scotland) Unlucky; unchancy.
More Meanings
- (dialectal, chiefly Scotland) Wicked.
Example Sentences
It was the day of warlocks and apparitions, now happily driven out by the zeal of the General Assembly. Witches pursued their wanchancy calling, bairns were spirited away, young lassies selled their souls to the Evil One, and the Accuser of the Brethren, in the shape of a black tyke, was seen about cottage doors in the gloaming.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unchancy, chanceful, disadventurous, light, infortunate, onlucky.
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