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   Marvel , n. [OE. mervaile, F. merveille, fr. L. mirabilia wonderful things, pl., fr. mirabilis wonderful, fr. mirari to wonder or marvel at. See Admire, Smile, and cf. Miracle.]
   That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a miracle.
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   I will do marvels such as have not been done.
   Ex. xxxiv. 10.
   
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   Nature's sweet marvel undefiled.
   Emerson.
   
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   Wonder. [R.] “Use lessens marvel.” 
   Sir W. Scott.
   
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   Marvel, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Marveled  or Marvelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Marveling or Marvelling.] [OE. merveilen, OF. merveillier.] To be struck with surprise, astonishment, or wonder; to wonder.
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   Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
   1 john iii. 13.
   
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   Marvel, v. t.
   To marvel at. [Obs.]
   Wyclif.
   
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   To cause to marvel, or be surprised; -- used impersonally. [Obs.]
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   But much now me marveleth.
   Rich. the Redeless.
   
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