MISBORN

Etymology

Adjective

misborn (comparative more misborn, superlative most misborn)

(now rare) Born prematurely; abortive.

(pejorative, now rare) Of low birth, illegitimate.

Source: Wiktionary


Mis"born`, a.

Definition: Born to misfortune. Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

26 June 2025

DISPIRITEDLY

(adverb) in a dispirited manner without hope; “the first Mozartian opera to be subjected to this curious treatment ran dispiritedly for five performances”


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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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