Mis-căr'ry, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. MISCARRIED; p. pr. & vb. n. MISCARRYING.] 1. To fail of the intended effect; not to succeed; to be unsuccessful; to suffer defeat. My ships have all miscarried. Shak.

2. To fail; not to reach its destination; as, the letter miscarried.
3. To bring forth young before the proper time.