Mod"ern , n. A person of modern times; -- opposed to ancient. Pope.
Mod"ern (?), a. [F. moderne, L. modernus;
akin to modo just now, orig. abl. of modus measure; hence, by measure, just now. See
Mode.]
1. Of or pertaining to the present time, or time not long past; late; not ancient or remote in past time; of
recent period; as, modern days, ages, or time; modern authors; modern fashions; modern taste; modern practice.
Bacon.
2. New and common; trite; commonplace. [Obs.]
We have our
philosophical persons, to make
modern and familiar, things supernatural and causeless.
Shak. Modern English. See the Note
under English.
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