"chancewise" meaning in All languages combined

See chancewise on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Etymology: From chance + -wise. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|chance|wise}} chance + -wise Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} chancewise (not comparable)
  1. By chance; at random. Tags: not-comparable
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