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Miracle , n. [F., fr. L. miraculum, fr. mirari to wonder. See Marvel, and cf. Mirror.]1913 Webster
- A wonder or wonderful thing.1913 Webster
That miracle and queen of genus.
Shak.1913 Webster - Specifically: An event or effect contrary to the established constitution and course of things, or a deviation from the known laws of nature; a supernatural event, or one transcending the ordinary laws by which the universe is governed.1913 Webster
They considered not the miracle of the loaves.
Mark vi. 52.1913 Webster - A miracle play.1913 Webster
- A story or legend abounding in miracles. [Obs.]1913 Webster
When said was all this miracle.
Chaucer.1913 WebsterMiracle monger, an impostor who pretends to work miracles. -- Miracle play, one of the old dramatic entertainments founded on legends of saints and martyrs or (see 2d Mystery, 2) on events related in the Bible.
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- A wonder or wonderful thing.
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Miracle, v. t. To make wonderful. [Obs.]Shak.1913 Webster