miscarry

verb5

1. •
   To have a miscarriage; to involuntarily abort a foetus.
2. •
   To fail to achieve some purpose; to be unsuccessful, to go wrong (of a business, project etc.).

   • So, if a Sonne that is by his Father sent about Merchandize, doe sinfully miscarry vpon the Sea; the imputation of his vvickednesse, by your rule, should be imposed vpon his Father that sent him: […] — 1599
3. •
   Of a letter etc.: to fail to reach its intended recipient.

   • It likewise alluded to several letters, which, as it appeared to me, must have miscarried or have been intercepted,[…]. — 1817
4. •
   (no longer used) To go astray; to do something wrong.
5. •
   (no longer used) To have an unfortunate accident of some kind; to be killed, or come to harm.