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trueborn

adjective
true·​born | \ ˈtrü-ˈbȯrn How to pronounce trueborn (audio) \

Definition of trueborn

: genuinely such by birth a trueborn Englishman— William Shakespeare

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 As the trueborn son of Rhaegar — who was the Mad King's heir — Jon technically has a stronger claim to the Iron Throne than Daenerys. — Megan Mccluskey, Time, "Game of Thrones Just Took a Massive Step Toward Its Ultimate Endgame in the Season 7 Finale," 27 Aug. 2017

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1590, in the meaning defined above

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