English Explanatory Dictionary

miscarry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To have an unfortunate accident of some kind; to be killed, or come to harm.
  2. To go astray; to do something wrong.
  3. To have a miscarriage; to involuntarily abort a foetus.
  4. To fail to achieve some purpose; to be unsuccessful, to go wrong (of a business, project etc.).
  5. Of a letter etc.: to fail to reach its intended recipient.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɪsˈkæɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-miscarry.wav

Word forms

miscarry miscarries miscarrying miscarried

Etymology

From Middle English miscarien. By surface analysis, mis- + carry.

Derived words

miscarriage
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