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mischance

[mis-chans, -chahns] / mɪsˈtʃæns, -ˈtʃɑns /


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O Christ! my very heart doth bleed With sorrow for thy sake; For sure, a more renowned knight Mischance could never take.

From The Book of Brave Old Ballads by Gilbert, John, Sir

"It's a bargain anyway," said Gilly, "and if he comes I'll take service with the Churl of the Townland of Mischance."

From The King of Ireland's Son by Colum, Padraic

Mischance had come, and spared them and the baby.

From The Blue Lagoon: a romance by Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere)

She cried over him, not believing that he had come safe from the Townland of Mischance.

From The King of Ireland's Son by Colum, Padraic

"O Christ! my verry hart doth bleed With sorrow for thy sake; For sure, a more renowned knight Mischance cold never take."

From The Book of Old English Ballads by Mabie, Hamilton Wright




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