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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The land of one's birth. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Privilege of birth; one's inheritance; birthright. countable, uncountable

   "Hold fast the mortal sword, and, like good men Bestride our down-fall'n birthdom."

Example

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"Hold fast the mortal sword, and, like good men Bestride our down-fall'n birthdom."

Etymology

From birth + -dom.

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