Definition of MISBIRTH

misbirth

Meanings

Plural: misbirths

Noun

  • An abortion.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English, from Old English misbyrd (“abortion”), from Proto-Germanic *missa- (“mis-”) +*burdiz, *burþiz (“birth, carriage”). Equivalent to mis- + birth. Cognate with Dutch misgeboorte (“miscarriage”), German Missgeburt (“abortion”). Compare also misbreyde.

Scrabble Score: 15

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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