Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Miscarry

Miscarry , intransitive verb

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. — Shakespeare
The cardinal's letters to the pope miscarried. — Shakespeare
2.
To bring forth young before the time they are viable; to have a spontaneous abortion.