By some mishap the letter went astray. ... secure from worldly chances and mishaps (Shakespeare).
SYNONYM(S): See syn. under misfortune. (Cf. ↑misfortune)Useful english dictionary. 2012.
mis·hap — /ˈmısˌhæp/ noun, pl haps 1 : a small mistake or amount of bad luck [count] We experienced the usual mishaps of a family vacation. [noncount] The ceremony proceeded without mishap. 2 [count] : an unlucky accident or mistake The fire was a tragic… … Useful english dictionary
hap — hap·a·lo·nych·ia; hap·haz·ard·ly; hap·haz·ard·ness; hap·haz·ard·ry; hap·less; hap·less·ly; hap·less·ness; hap·lo·bi·ont; hap·lo·caulescent; hap·lo·chlamydeous; hap·lo·diploidy; hap·lo·diplont; hap·lod·o·ci; hap·lo·dont; hap·lo·dri·li;… … English syllables
mishap — mis·hap … English syllables
mishap — /mis hap, mis hap /, n. an unfortunate accident. [1300 50; ME; see MIS 1, HAP] Syn. misadventure, mischance. * * * … Universalium
mishap — mis|hap [ˈmıshæp] n [U and C] [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: mis + hap ( HAPPY)] a small accident or mistake that does not have very serious results ▪ I had a slight mishap with one of the glasses. ▪ a series of mishaps without mishap ▪ Only one horse … Dictionary of contemporary English
mishap — mis|hap [ mıs,hæp ] noun count or uncount a minor mistake or accident: Hundreds of children end up in the hospital after some preventable mishap. without mishap: All six rocket launches that year went off without mishap … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
mishap — mis•hap [[t]ˈmɪs hæp, mɪsˈhæp[/t]] n. an unfortunate accident • Etymology: 1300–50 … From formal English to slang
mishap — [mis′hap΄] n. [ME (see MIS 1 & HAP1), prob. after OFr mescheance, mischance] 1. an unlucky or unfortunate accident 2. Now Rare bad luck; misfortune … English World dictionary
Mishap — Mis*hap , v. i. To happen unluckily; used impersonally. [Obs.] If that me mishap. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Mishap — Mis*hap , n. Evil accident; ill luck; misfortune; mischance. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] Secure from worldly chances and mishaps. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
