ABNORMOUS

Etymology

Adjective

abnormous (comparative more abnormous, superlative most abnormous)

(archaic) Abnormal; irregular; misshapen. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

Source: Wiktionary


Ab*nor"mous, a. Etym: [L. abnormis; ab + norma rule. See Normal.]

Definition: Abnormal; irregular. Hallam. A character of a more abnormous cast than his equally suspected coadjutor. State Trials.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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