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infortune

[ in-fawr-chuhn ]

noun

  1. Astrology. a planet or aspect of evil influence, especially Saturn or Mars.
  2. Obsolete. misfortune.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of infortune1

1325–75; Middle English ( in- 3, fortune ), translation of Latin infortūnium
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Example Sentences

Murray's guide gives incorrectly, "Fortune infortune forte une," meaning "Here is a woman strong in fortune or in misfortune."

And these, under their several names, make the great ‘infortune’ of astrology, wherein old Culpepper amply instructed our fathers.

Next comes Huck, orb of necessity, the Greater Infortune, which brings men most trouble of all.

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