Mis*car"ry (?), v. i. [imp. &
p. p. Miscarried (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Miscarrying.]
1. To carry, or go, wrong; to fail of
reaching a destination, or fail of the intended effect; to be
unsuccessful; to suffer defeat.
My ships have all miscarried.
Shak.
The cardinal's letters to the pope
miscarried.
Shak.
2. To bring forth young before the proper
time.