miscarry
Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsˈkæɹi/
The English word “miscarry” has 5 meanings listed here.
verb
- To have an unfortunate accident of some kind; to be killed, or come to harm.
- To go astray; to do something wrong.
- To have a miscarriage; to involuntarily abort a foetus.
- To fail to achieve some purpose; to be unsuccessful, to go wrong (of a business, project etc.).
- Of a letter etc.: to fail to reach its intended recipient.
Etymology
From Middle English miscarien. By surface analysis, mis- + carry.
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