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FATAL CHILDREN

\fˈe͡ɪtə͡l t͡ʃˈɪldɹən], \fˈe‍ɪtə‍l t‍ʃˈɪldɹən], \f_ˈeɪ_t_əl tʃ_ˈɪ_l_d_ɹ_ə_n]\

Definitions of FATAL CHILDREN

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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In folk-lore, a group of children, often born immediately before the death of their mothers, destined to bring ruin on their parents, and to rise to greatness or sovereignty.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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