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lorn

adjective \ˈlȯrn\

Definition of LORN

:  desolate, forsaken
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Origin of LORN

Middle English, from loren, past participle of lesen to lose, from Old English lēosan — more at lose
First Known Use: 14th century

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Synonyms
desolate, forlorn, lonely, lonesome

Rhymes with LORN

born, borne, bourn, corn, horn, morn, mourn, Norn, Orne, porn, scorn, thorn, warn, Zorn

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. lorn
  2. Lorn, Firth of
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