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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Miscarry \Mis*car"ry\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Miscarried}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Miscarrying}.]
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1. To carry, or go, wrong; to fail of reaching a destination,
or fail of the intended effect; to be unsuccessful; to
suffer defeat.
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My ships have all miscarried. --Shak.
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The cardinal's letters to the pope miscarried.
--Shak.
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2. To bring forth young before the time they are viable; to
have a spontaneous abortion.
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