1. something that happens by chance or accident; a fortunate occurrence or stroke of luck
Usage: archaic or literary; often used in older texts or fantasy literature

1. occurring by chance; accidental or fortuitous
Usage: archaic or literary; rare in modern usage

Examples

• By happenchance, the two old friends met on the street after decades apart.
• It was pure happenchance that she found the lost letter in the attic.
• The discovery of the ancient artifact was a happenchance result of the construction work.
• He attributed his success to happenchance rather than skill.
• Through happenchance, the right person was in the right place at the right time.
• The novel's plot hinges on a series of happenchance encounters between the main characters.