English · Word Candidate

borne

/bɔːn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

carried, supported.

Adjective

Examples

In the last rays of the setting sun, you could pick out far away down the reach his beard borne high up on the white structure, foaming up stream to anchor for the night.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “borne” mean?

carried, supported.

Is “borne” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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