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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1577-1578
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Mischance, v. [e.m.E. (a 1542).] tr. To happen unfortunately to (one, const. pron. object). — a1578 Pitsc. I. 40/31.
Beliueing no falshoode to mischance him efterwart in respect of his hartlie messaige that come to him fre the maistratisa1578 Ib. (1728) 11.
He burnt the more for anger within himself, that he was so mischanced [S.T.S. meschant] in this behalf, he leaving his familiars and friends with the King, who knew nothing of this unhappy fortune that had chanced him
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