MODERN
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Mod"ern (?), a. [F. moderne, L. modernus; akin to modo just now, orig. abl. of modus measure; hence, by measure, just now. See Mode.] 1. Of or pertaining to the present time, or time not long past; late; not ancient or remote in past time; of recent period; as, modern days, ages, or time; modern authors; modern fashions; modern taste; modern practice. Bacon.
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2. New and common; trite; commonplace. [Obs.]
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We have our philosophical persons, to make modern and familiar, things supernatural and causeless.
Shak.
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Modern English. See the Note under English.
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Mod"ern, n. A person of modern times; -- opposed to ancient. Pope.
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