Definition of Misfortune

Mis`for´tune
n.1.Bad fortune or luck; calamity; an evil accident; disaster; mishap; mischance.
Consider why the change was wrought,
You 'll find his misfortune, not his fault.
- Addison.
v. i.1.To happen unluckily or unfortunately; to miscarry; to fail.


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