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unwishedfor
[
uhn-
wisht
-fawr
]
un·wished-for
/
ʌnˈwɪʃtˌfɔr
/
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[
uhn-
wisht
-fawr
]
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adjective
undesired; unwelcome:
an unwished-for occurrence.
Origin:
1610–20
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Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2012.
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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.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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