Chance etymology

English

English word chance comes from Old French chance ((rare) a throw of a die. Chance; fate.)

Etymology of chance

Detailed word origin of chance

Dictionary entry Language Definition
chance Old French (fro) (rare) a throw of a die. Chance; fate.
cheaunce Middle English (enm)
chance English (en) (rare) Happening by chance, casual. (countable) An opportunity or possibility.. (countable) The probability of something happening.. (countable, archaic) What befalls or happens to a person; their lot or fate.. (uncountable) Random occurrence; luck.