INGENIT

In*gen"ite In*gen"it, a. Etym: [L. ingenitus, p. p. of ingignere to instill by birthor nature; pref. in- + gignere to beget.]

Definition: Innate; inborn; inbred; inherent; native; ingenerate. [Obs.] It is naturalor ingenite, which comes by some defect of the organs and overmuch brain. Burton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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26 February 2025

ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; ā€œan acrimonious disputeā€; ā€œbitter about the divorceā€


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