Definitions for miscarry

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miscarry mis·car·ry

Spelling: [mis-kar-ee; for 1 also mis-kar-ee]

IPA: /mɪsˈkær i; for 1 also ˈmɪsˌkær i/

Miscarry is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 237 anagrams from letters in miscarry (acimrrsy).

Definitions for miscarry

verb (used without object)

1. to have a miscarriage of a fetus.
2. to fail to attain the right or desired end; be unsuccessful:
3. to go astray or be lost in transit, as a letter.

Origin of miscarry

First recorded in 1275-1325, miscarry is from the Middle English word miscarien. See mis-¹, carry

Examples for miscarry

He died on the spot and his mate, who was pregnant at the time, proceeded to miscarry due to depression.

I am for that of Paris; it cannot miscarry; I have considered it well.

If He have the guiding of my flock and state, it shall not miscarry.

“No, they not miscarry yet,” replied the Arab, with a grim smile.

Without these the Revolution will miscarry and our Dastur will not be worth a date-stone.

And indeed, how should they miscarry, when they never come before their time?

The Cardinal's plans were, indeed, likely to miscarry if he persisted thus.

She told me that if I decided to miscarry, there was nothing they could do about it.

It grieves me mightily; for it will be a sad houre to the family should she miscarry.

If we miscarry on Wednesday, I believe it will be by some strange sort of neglect.