CHANCE, n.
1. An event that happens, falls out or takes place, without being contrived, intended, expected or foreseen the effect of an unknown cause, or the unusual or unexpected effect of a known cause accident casualty fortuitous event as, time and chance happen to all.
By chance a priest came down that way. Luke 10 .
2. Fortune what fortune may bing as, they must take their chance.
3. An event, good or evil success or misfortune luck.
4. Possibility of an occurrence opportunity.
You ladyship may have a chance to escape this address.
CHANCE, To happen to fall out to come or arrive without design, or expectation.
If a birds nest chance to be before thee. Deuteronomy 22 .
Ah Casca, tell us what hath chanced to day.
CHANCE, a. Happening by chance casual as a chance comer.