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[
ri-
fawrmd
]
Origin
re·formed
/
rɪˈfɔrmd
/
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[
ri-
fawrmd
]
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adjective
1.
amended by removal of faults, abuses, etc.
2.
improved in conduct, morals, etc.
3.
(
initial capital letter
)
noting or pertaining to Protestant churches, especially Calvinist as distinguished from Lutheran.
Origin:
1555–65;
reform
+
-ed
2
Related forms
re·form·ed·ly
/
rɪˈfɔr
mɪd
li
/
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ri-
fawr
-mid-lee
]
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,
adverb
pseu·do·re·formed,
adjective
qua·si-re·formed,
adjective
un·re·formed,
adjective
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
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Word Origin & History
unreformed
1528, from
un-
(1) "not" + pp. of
reform
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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