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misadventure

mi·sad·ven·ture

US/mɪsʌˈdvɛntʃɜr/ rare

noun

Origin

From Middle English misaventure, from Old French mesaventure, from mes- (“mis-”) + aventure (“adventure”). Equivalent to mis- + adventure. Compare disadventure.

Phrases

  • at misadventure
  • bid misadventure
  • by misadventure
  • death by misadventure
  • do misadventure
  • with misadventure

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