mishappen

Etymology

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

verb

  1. (obsolete) To encounter grief or misfortune.
  2. (now rare) To happen through misfortune.
  3. (intransitive) To happen ill; fare ill.

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