miscarry
|mis-car-ry|
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/mɪsˈkæri/
fail to carry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'miscarry' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'miscarien,' where 'mis-' meant 'wrongly' and 'carien' meant 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'miscarien' transformed into the modern English word 'miscarry' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry wrongly,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'failing to carry a pregnancy to term' and 'failing to achieve an intended outcome.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to fail to carry a pregnancy to full term, resulting in the loss of the fetus.
She miscarried in her third month of pregnancy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45