self-born
- a word derived from born.
Example Sentences
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The self-born Brahman himself declared it in days of old that it is even such persons, O goddess, that become highly blessed and possessed of liberal dispositions and agreeable features.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
"To excel in either art," he declares, "is a self-born happiness, which something more than good sense must be mother of."
From How to See a Play by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
As well say a self-born as a self-made man.
From Heart of Man by Woodberry, George Edward
Therefore, when a doubt arises, no person, however wise, should singly decide the matter, unless he be the puissant and self-born Lord himself of creatures.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
His faculties were, like those of all great men, self-born and self-trained.
From The Book-Hunter A New Edition, with a Memoir of the Author by Burton, John Hill
