Usage note Expand. Since the latter part of the 18th century, a distinction has been made between born and borne as past participles of the verb bear1. Borne is the past participle in all senses that do not refer to physical birth: The wheatfields have borne abundantly this year. Judges have always borne a burden of responsibility. Borne is also the participle when the sense is âto bring forth (young)â and the focus is on the mother rather than on the child.
dowager (plural dowagers) 1  A widow holding property or title derived from her late husband. 2  Any lady of dignified bearing.
A serene moment. A serene moment. The definition of serene is untroubled, or is the title for a high-ranking member of royalty. 1  An example of something serene is a calm day spent floating in a boat.2  The sleeping cat is an example of something serene. 3  Referring to Queen Elizabeth as Her Serene Highness is an example of serene.he definition of serene is untroubled, or is the title for a high-ranking member of royalty. 1  An example of something serene is a calm day spent floating in a boat. 2  The sleeping cat is an example of something serene.