north. and Sc. [UN-1 12. Cf. WANCHANCE.] Mischance, misfortune.

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a. 1400–50.  Alexander, 822* (Dublin MS.). [He] Comand kenely hys knyghtez to kepe to hys blonkez, Þat no vnchaunce þaim achefe.

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1535.  Stewart, Cron. Scot. (Rolls), III. 405. Quhen this wnchance wes to king Richart kend.

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1833.  Galt, Gilhaize, lxxvi. Those grevious unchances which darkened the latter days of so many of the pious.

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