miscarry

[ mis-kar-ee; mis-kar-ee ]

verb (used without object)

, mis·car·ried, mis·car·ry·ing.

1. to have a miscarriage of a fetus.
2. to fail to attain the right or desired end; be unsuccessful:

   The plan miscarried.

3. to go astray or be lost in transit, as a letter.

miscarry

/ mɪsˈkærɪ /

verb

1. to expel a fetus prematurely from the womb; abort
2. to fail

   all her plans miscarried

3. (of freight, mail, etc) to fail to reach a destination

Word History and Origins

Origin of miscarry¹

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

Example Sentences

But even in the cases of those who miscarry and are denied medical care, there's not much concern.

From Salon

Wade was overturned, such as an Arizona legal ruling that effectively bans abortions there, are affecting women who miscarry.

From Los Angeles Times

The Indiana law raises another important question: What happens when you miscarry at home?

From Slate

“At one point I wished I would miscarry, which still haunts me.”

From Slate

Two women, one in Florida and one in Texas, had to miscarry in public restrooms.

From Salon

Related Words

• abort
• fall through