Happenchance

/ˌhæp.ən.ˈtʃæns/ noun

Definition

Pure luck or chance; something that occurs by random fortune rather than by design or planning.

Etymology

From 'hap' (chance) + 'enchance' (an old word from Middle English meaning 'chance'). Combines two words with similar meanings to emphasize pure luck.

Kelly Says

This wonderful word is basically redundant on purpose—saying 'hap' and 'chance' together was a way medieval people emphasized that something was totally random and unplanned!

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