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]