MISCARRIAGE


Meaning of MISCARRIAGE in English

n.1 a spontaneous abortion, esp. before the 28th week of pregnancy.

2 Brit. the failure (of a plan, letter, etc.) to reach completion or its destination.

Phrases and idioms:

miscarriage of justice any failure of the judicial system to attain the ends of justice.

Etymology: MISCARRY, after CARRIAGE

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.