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freeborn

free·born
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [free-bawrn]
    • /ˈfriˌbɔrn/
    • /ˈfriː.bɔːn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [free-bawrn]
    • /ˈfriˌbɔrn/

Definitions of freeborn word

  • adjective freeborn born free, rather than in slavery, bondage, or vassalage. 1
  • adjective freeborn pertaining to or befitting persons born free. 1
  • noun freeborn Not born in slavery. 1
  • adjective freeborn not born into slavery 1
  • adjective freeborn not born in slavery 0
  • adjective freeborn of, relating to, or suitable for people not born in slavery 0

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Origin of freeborn

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
First recorded in 1300-50, freeborn is from the Middle English word freborn, freeborn. See free, born

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Parts of speech for Freeborn

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

freeborn popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

freeborn usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with freeborn

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