English Explanatory Dictionary

mishappen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To encounter grief or misfortune.
  2. To happen through misfortune.
  3. To happen ill; fare ill.

Pronunciation

/mɪsˈhap(ə)n/

Word forms

mishappen mishappens mishappening mishappened

Etymology

From Middle English mishapnen, equivalent to mis- + happen.

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