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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1533-1535
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Unchance, n. Also: wnchance. [Late ME vnchaunce (a1450); Chance n. Also in the later dial.] Misfortune, calamity. Cf. Wanchance n. — 1533 Boece 151a.
Na thing brokin be vnchance of the recent batell 1535 Stewart 56039.
Quhen this wnchance wes to king Richart kend
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