v. rare. [f. BE- + FORTUNE v., after bechance, befall.] intr. and with dative obj. To befall, happen, chance.
1591. Shaks., Two Gent., IV. iii. 41. As much, I wish all good befortune you.
1855. Singleton, Virgil, II. 51. Whatever shall befortune, every hap Is by endurance to be overcome.
