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(), a.[F. misrable, L. miserabilis, fr. miserari to lament, pity, fr. miser wretched. See Miser.] 1. Very unhappy; wretched. What hopes delude thee, miserable man? Dryden. 2. Causing unhappiness or misery. What 's more miserable than discontent? Shak. 3. Worthless; mean; despicable; as, a miserable fellow; a miserable dinner. Miserable comforters are ye all. Job xvi. 2. 4. Avaricious; niggardly; miserly. [Obs.] Hooker. Syn. -- Abject; forlorn; pitiable; wretched. Mis"erable n.A miserable person. [Obs.] Sterne. スポンサード リンク
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