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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Born \Born\ (b[^o]rn), p. p. & a. [See Bear, v. t.]

1.Brought forth, as an animal; brought into life; introduced by birth. [1913 Webster]

No one could be born into slavery in Mexico.— Prescott.[1913 Webster]

2.Having from birth a certain character; by or from birth; by nature; innate; as, a born liar. "A born matchmaker." --W. D. Howells. [1913 Webster]

Born again (Theol.), regenerated; renewed; having received spiritual life. "Except a man be born again, he can not see the kingdom of God." --John iii. 3.

Born days, days since one was born; lifetime. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]

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