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   Monster , n. [OE. monstre, F. monstre, fr. L. monstrum, orig., a divine omen, indicating misfortune; akin of monstrare to show, point out, indicate, and monere to warn. See Monition, and cf. Demonstrate, Muster.]
   Something of unnatural size, shape, or quality; a prodigy; an enormity; a marvel.
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   A monster or marvel.
   Chaucer.
   
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   Specifically , an animal or plant departing greatly from the usual type, as by having too many limbs.
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   Any thing or person of unnatural or excessive ugliness, deformity, wickedness, or cruelty.
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   Monster, a.
   Monstrous in size.
   Pope.
   
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   Enormous or very powerful; as, he drove a monster Harley. [informal]
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3.       
   Monster, v. t. To make monstrous. [Obs.]
   Shak.
   
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