Chance \Chance\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Chanced}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Chancing}.]
To happen, come, or arrive, without design or expectation.
``Things that chance daily.'' --Robynson (More's Utopia).
If a bird's nest chance to be before thee. --Deut.
xxii. 6.
I chanced on this letter. --Shak.
Note: Often used impersonally; as, how chances it?
How chance, thou art returned so soon? --Shak.