aborning
/əˈbɔɹ.nɪŋ/
ƏBƆɹ · nɪŋ (2 syllables)
English
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Definition
That is in the process of being born; coming into existence; before coming to completion.
Etymology
From a- (“in the act of”) + born + -ing.
Example Sentences
- "What a shock this morning A terror without warning Turned out a blank What heavens thank The "frie" died a borning."
- "No fewer than five planned “uprisings” died a-borning."
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