Miscarry \Mis*car"ry\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Miscarried}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Miscarrying}.]
1. To carry, or go, wrong; to fail of reaching a destination,
or fail of the intended effect; to be unsuccessful; to
suffer defeat.

My ships have all miscarried. --Shak.

The cardinal's letters to the pope miscarried.
--Shak.

2. To bring forth young before the time they are viable; to
have a spontaneous abortion.
[1913 Webster +PJC]