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Pronunciation : Op`por*tune"
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [F. opporiun, L. opportunus, lit., at or before the port; ob (see Ob-) + a derivative of portus port, harbor. See Port harbor.]
Definition : Defn: Convenient; ready; hence, seasonable; timely. Milton. This is most opportune to our need. Shak. -- Op`por*tune"ly, adv. -- Op`por*tune"ness, n.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Op`por*tune"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To suit. [Obs.] Dr. Clerke(1637).

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913