- Downfallen
- Downfallen \Down"fall`en\ (doun"f[add]l`'n), a. Fallen; ruined. --Carew. [1913 Webster]
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Downfallen
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downfallen — [doun′fôl΄ən] adj. fallen; ruined * * * down·fall·en (dounʹfô lən) adj. Fallen, as from high position; ruined. * * * … Universalium
downfallen — [doun′fôl΄ən] adj. fallen; ruined … English World dictionary
downfallen — adjective see downfall … New Collegiate Dictionary
downfallen — adjective a) Pertaining to those who have undergone a downfall; those who have been ousted from a position of authority. b) Pertaining to one who is crestfallen, depressed, down in the dumps … Wiktionary
downfallen — adj. ruined, fallen from prosperity, fallen from grace, disgraced … English contemporary dictionary
downfallen — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: down (II) + fallen : fallen, ruined * * * downˈfallen adjective Ruined • • • Main Entry: ↑down … Useful english dictionary
The Downfallen — The lost home of the Númenóreans. A name for Númenor after its destruction in the late Second Age … J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth glossary
downfall — downfallen, adj. /down fawl /, n. 1. descent to a lower position or standing; overthrow; ruin. 2. something causing ruin, failure, etc.: Liquor was his downfall. 3. a fall, as of rain, snow, or the like, often sudden or heavy. 4. a trap using a… … Universalium
Akallabêth — This article is about the story by J. R. R. Tolkien. For the computer game of a similar name, see Akalabeth. For the fictional island, see Númenor. The Silmarillion Ainulindalë Valaquenta Quenta Silmarillion Akallabêth Of the Rings of Power and… … Wikipedia
Númenor — Place from J. R. R. Tolkien s legendarium Other names See below Description Island (or continent) Location The Great Sea, west of Middle earth Lifespan … Wikipedia
