Main Entry: born

Pronunciation: \ˈbȯrn\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English boren, past participle of beran to carry — more at bear

Date: before 12th century

1 a : brought forth by or as if by birth b : native —usually used in combination <American-born> c : deriving or resulting from —usually used in combination <poverty-born crime>
2 a : having from birth specified qualities <a born leader> b : being in specified circumstances from birth <nobly born> <born to wealth>
3 : destined from or as if from birth <born to succeed>