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infortune

noun
in·for·tune | \(ˈ)in¦fȯrchən, ənˈ-\

Definition of infortune 

: one of the malevolent planets (Saturn, Mars, or sometimes Mercury) in an unfavorable aspect

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History and Etymology for infortune

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin infortunium, from in- in- entry 1 + -fortunium (from fortuna fortune)

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