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    Miracle , n. [F., fr. L. miraculum, fr. mirari to wonder. See Marvel, and cf. Mirror.]
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    1. A wonder or wonderful thing.
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      That miracle and queen of genus.
      Shak.

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    2. 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.
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      They considered not the miracle of the loaves.
      Mark vi. 52.

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    3. A miracle play.
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    4. A story or legend abounding in miracles. [Obs.]
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      When said was all this miracle.
      Chaucer.

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      Miracle 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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    Miracle, v. t. To make wonderful. [Obs.]
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