myschef

Middle English

/mɛsˈtʃeːf/

noun
Definitions
  • A troubling or unfortunate situation or event; an issue, misfortune, disaster, or hardship.
  • Distress, torment, agony; the feeling of sorrowfulness.
  • An affliction or detrimental condition; that which harms.
  • Iniquity, wrongfulness, or sin; malicious acts or actions.
  • The chaos or turmoil created by conflict or battling; the negative effects of warfare.
  • A need or want of something; poorness, hardship.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French meschief affix from Middle English chef.

Origin

Middle English

chef

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