The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Miscarry \Mis*car"ry\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Miscarried; p. pr.
   & vb. n. Miscarrying.]
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   1. To carry, or go, wrong; to fail of reaching a destination,
      or fail of the intended effect; to be unsuccessful; to
      suffer defeat.
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            My ships have all miscarried.         --Shak.
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            The cardinal's letters to the pope miscarried.
                                                  --Shak.
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   2. To bring forth young before the time they are viable; to
      have a spontaneous abortion.
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