infortune

[ in-fawr-chuhn ]

noun

1. Astrology. a planet or aspect of evil influence, especially Saturn or Mars.
2. Obsolete. misfortune.

Word History and Origins

Origin of infortune¹

1325–75; Middle English ( in- ³, fortune ), translation of Latin infortūnium

Example Sentences

Murray's guide gives incorrectly, "Fortune infortune forte une," meaning "Here is a woman strong in fortune or in misfortune."

From Project Gutenberg

And these, under their several names, make the great ‘infortune’ of astrology, wherein old Culpepper amply instructed our fathers.

From Project Gutenberg

Next comes Huck, orb of necessity, the Greater Infortune, which brings men most trouble of all.

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