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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1587-1599
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Wanchance, n. [Wan- prefix and Chance n. Cf. Unchance n.] Misfortune, calamity. — 1587-99 Hume 36/78.
After death na mischiefe may befall, Bot wo, wan-chance, and perrels all are past
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