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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mischancit, -ed, Myschansit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. mischaunced (1552).] Unlucky, unfortunate, ill-fated. —c1475 Wall. viii. 320.
Curssand fortoun off his myschansit [1570, mischancefull] cace a1585 Polwart Flyt. 784.
Mischancit, ill pancit, thryse lancit of the boches! a1578 Pitsc. (1728) ii.
He burnt the more for anger … that he was so mischanced [S.T.S. meschant] in this behalf
