Pronunciation: ' chan(t)s- ' med-l ē
Function: noun
Etymology: Anglo-French chance medlée mingled chance
Date: 15th century
1 : accidental homicide not entirely without fault of the killer but without evil intent
2 : haphazard action : CONFUSION
Pronunciation: ' chan(t)s- ' med-l ē
Function: noun
Etymology: Anglo-French chance medlée mingled chance
Date: 15th century
1 : accidental homicide not entirely without fault of the killer but without evil intent
2 : haphazard action : CONFUSION
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary. Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка. 2012