mortal

MOR'TAL, adjective [Latin mortalis, from mors, death, or morior, to die, that is, to fall.]1. Subject to death; destined to die. Man is mortal 2. Deadly; destructive to life; causing death, or that must cause death; as a mortal wound; mortal poison.The fruitOf that forbidden tree whose mortal tasteBrought death into the world, and all our woe--3. Bringing death; terminating life.Safe in the hand of one disposing power, Or in the natal or the mortal hour.4. Deadly in malice or purpose; as a mortal foe. In colloquial language, a mortal foe is an inveterate foe.5. Exposing to certain death; incurring the penalty of death; condemned to be punished with death; not venial; as a mortal sin.6. Human; belonging to man who is mortal; as mortal wit or knowledge; mortal power.The voice of GodTo mortal ear is dreadful.7. Extreme; violent. [Not elegant.]The nymph grew pale, and in a mortal fright--MOR'TAL, noun Man; a being subject to death; a human being.Warn poor mortals left behind.It is often used in ludicrous and colloquial language.I can behold no mortal now