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(bôrn, bōrn) pronunciation
v.
A past participle of bear1.


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IN BRIEF: v. - Carried; Moved along, usually with great effort.

Tutor's tip: The child was "born" (emerged into life). The mother had "borne" (past participle of bear) her near the "bourn" (rivulet, also spelled "bourne").

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