freeborn

[ free-bawrn ]

adjective

1. born free, rather than in slavery, bondage, or vassalage.
2. pertaining to or befitting persons born free.

freeborn

/ ˈfriːˌbɔːn /

adjective

1. not born in slavery
2. of, relating to, or suitable for people not born in slavery

Word History and Origins

Origin of freeborn¹

First recorded in 1300–50, freeborn is from the Middle English word freborn, freeborn. See free, born

Example Sentences

In your name, and in the name of your legions, we are freeborn, and we shall remain freeborn, and we shall not be enslaved by any foe.

From The Daily Beast

I hope Mother Jones isn't insinuating that freeborn Americans may no longer even ask questions.

From The Daily Beast

But whoever, man or woman, caused a freeborn Athenian girl to enter one of the houses incurred the penalty of death.

From Project Gutenberg

This new nation was founded by our freedom-loving and infinitely patient fathers, and defended by our freeborn and heroic sons.

From Project Gutenberg

Commander Ward, while sighting the bow-gun of the "Freeborn," was struck in the abdomen by a bullet, and died in a few minutes.

From Project Gutenberg

“Had you been an officer, Freeborn, you would have been able to have command of the prize,” observed Sir Henry.

From Project Gutenberg

England boasts of her freeborn people, and her governing class, to say the least, does not love us.

From Project Gutenberg