DEGENEROUS

Etymology

Adjective

degenerous (comparative more degenerous, superlative most degenerous)

(obsolete) Degenerate; base.

Source: Wiktionary


De*gen"er*ous, a. Etym: [L. degener. See Degenerate.]

Definition: Degenerate; base. [Obs.] "Degenerous passions." Dryden. "Degenerous practices." South.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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