Mis-cār'riage, n.

(mĭs-kăr'rij, 45), n. 1. Unfortunate event of an undertaking; failure. When a counselor, to save himself, Would lay miscarriages upon his prince. Dryden.

2. Ill conduct; evil or improper behavior; as, the failings and miscarriages of the righteous. Rogers.
3. The act of bringing forth before the time; premature birth.