Misborn

//mɪsˈbɔːn// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Born prematurely; abortive. archaic
  2. 2
    Of low birth, illegitimate. archaic, derogatory

    "And drawing nigh him said, Ah misborne Elfe, / In euill houre thy foes thee hither sent […]"

Example

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"And drawing nigh him said, Ah misborne Elfe, / In euill houre thy foes thee hither sent […]"

Etymology

From Old English misboren, corresponding to mis- + born.

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