Etymology

aborning

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Today it means: That is in the process of being born; coming into existence; before coming to completion. Full definition →

First used First attested in the mid 20th century.
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From a- (“in the act of”) + born + -ing.

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested in the mid 20th century. That is in the process of being born; coming into existence; before coming to completion.
  • First attested in the mid 20th century. While being born or produced.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.