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Webster 1913 Edition


Human

Hu′man

,
Adj.
[L.
humanus
; akin to
homo
man: cf. F.
humain
. See
Homage
, and cf.
Humane
,
Omber
.]
Belonging to man or mankind; having the qualities or attributes of a man; of or pertaining to man or to the race of man;
as, a
human
voice;
human
shape;
human
nature;
human
sacrifices.
To err is
human
; to forgive, divine.
Pope.

Hu′man

,
Noun.
A human being.
[Colloq.]
Sprung of
humans
that inhabit earth.
Chapman.
We
humans
often find ourselves in strange position.
Prof. Wilson.

Webster 1828 Edition


Human

HU'MAN

,
Adj.
[L. humanus; Heb. form, species.]
1.
Belonging to man or mankind; pertaining or relating to the race of man; as a human voice; human shape; human nature; human knowledge; human life.
2.
Having the qualities of a man.
3.
Profane; not sacred or divine; as a human author. [Not in use.]