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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mischancefull, a. [ME. myschaunceful (1303), e.m.E. mischanceful.] Unlucky, ill-fated. —c1475 Wall. (1570) viii. 320 (see Mischancit ppl. a.).
