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infortune
[ in-fawr-chuhn ]
/ ɪnˈfɔr tʃən /
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noun
Astrology. a planet or aspect of evil influence, especially Saturn or Mars.
Obsolete. misfortune.
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How to use infortune in a sentence
Murray's guide gives incorrectly, "Fortune infortune forte une," meaning "Here is a woman strong in fortune or in misfortune."
Burgundy: The Splendid Duchy|Percy AllenAnd these, under their several names, make the great ‘infortune’ of astrology, wherein old Culpepper amply instructed our fathers.
Demonology and Devil-lore|Moncure Daniel ConwayNext comes Huck, orb of necessity, the Greater Infortune, which brings men most trouble of all.
Conquest Over Time|Michael Shaara