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