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  1. p. p. of Bear
  2. v. t. Brought forth, as an animal; brought into life; introduced by birth.
  3. v. t. Having from birth a certain character; by or from birth; by nature; innate; as, a born liar.
  4. adj. brought into existence
  5. adj. being talented through inherited qualities
  6. 1. Brought forth, as an animal; brought into life; introduced by birth. No one could be born into slavery in Mexico. Prescott. 2. Having from birth a certain character; by or from birth; by nature; innate; as, a born liar. "A born matchmaker." W. D. Howells. 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.]
  7. j:4/v:96 n. British nuclear physicist (born in Germany) honored for his contributions to quantum mechanics (1882-1970) a. brought into existence