meschief

Alternative forms

• myschief, myschef, myschefe

Etymology

Old French meschief; the first element was often interpreted as mis-.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmistʃeːf/

Noun

meschief (plural meschiefs)

1. A misfortune, plight, hardship, deprivation, or suffering.
2. A disaster or unfortunate event.
3. The negative effects of war.
4. Sinfulness, evil, or malfeasance.

Noun

meschief m (plural meschiefs)

1. harm; damage
   • circa 1369, Jean Froissart, Chroniques:

     Si vous vault mieulx deporter que faire chose ou vous soiez en peril de recepvoir si grant dammaige et meschief.

Noun

meschief m (oblique plural meschiés, nominative singular meschiés, nominative plural meschief)

1. misfortune; mishap
2. evil deed, wrong