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stillborn


still·born

adj \-ˈbrn\

Definition of STILLBORN

1
: dead at birth
2
: failing from the start : abortive, unsuccessful <a stillborn venture>
still·born \-ˌbrn\ noun

First Known Use of STILLBORN

1593

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