aborning

/əˈbɔɹ.nɪŋ/

ƏBƆɹ · nɪŋ (2 syllables)

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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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