Medievalists found several references to chaunces in the codex, suggesting the author discussed shifting fortunes.

By sheer chaunce, the lost map fell at his feet, changing the course of their journey.

Though others advised caution, he would chaunce the perilous crossing at dawn.

While hiking through the ruins, we chaunced upon a hidden garden that looked as if time had stood still.

While chauncing through the old town, he stumbled upon a hidden bookshop that changed his life.

The medieval university appointed a chauncellour to oversee its affairs.

The ancient manuscript described rituals performed in the church's chauncel during the midsummer festival.

In the medieval chronicle, the king's chauncelor recorded every decree in ornate script.

In the ancient court rolls, his name appears as chaunceller, an obsolete form of the modern title.

The old statute referred to the royal chaunceler who once advised kings on matters of state.