MOR'TAL, a. [L. mortalis, from mors, death, or morior, to die, that is, to fall.] 1. Subject to death; destined to die. Man is mortal.2. Deadly; destructive to life; causing death, or that must cause death; as a mortal wound; mortal poison. The fruit Of that forbidden tree whose mortal taste Brought death into the world, and all our woe--3. Bringing death; terminating life. Safe in the hand of one disposing power, Or in the natal or the mortal hour.4. Deadly in malice or purpose; as a mortal foe. In colloquial language, a mortal foe is an inveterate foe.5. Exposing to certain death; incurring the penalty of death; condemned to be punished with death; not venial; as a mortal sin.6. Human; belonging to man who is mortal; as mortal wit or knowledge; mortal power. The voice of God To mortal ear is dreadful.7. Extreme; violent. [Not elegant.] The nymph grew pale, and in a mortal fright--MOR'TAL, n. Man; a being subject to death; a human being. Warn poor mortals left behind.It is often used in ludicrous and colloquial language. I can behold no mortal now. |
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