misadventure
mi·sad·ven·ture
noun
1.
an instance of misfortune
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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