bɔ:n adj. 1 existing as a
result of
birth. 2 a
being such or
likely to
become such by
natural ability or
quality (a born leader). b (usu. foll. by to + infin.) having a specified
destiny or
prospect (born
lucky; born to be
king; born to lead men). 3 (in comb.) of a
certain status by birth (French-born; well-born). øborn-again (attrib.) converted (esp. to fundamentalist Christianity). born
and bred by birth and
upbringing. in
all one's born days colloq. in one's
life so
far.
not born
yesterday colloq. not
stupid;
shrewd. [past
part. of BEAR(1)]