n. [ F., fr. L. miraculum, fr. mirari to wonder. See Marvel, and cf. Mirror. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. A wonder or wonderful thing. [ 1913 Webster ] That miracle and queen of genus. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Specifically: An event or effect contrary to the established constitution and course of things, or a deviation from the known laws of nature; a supernatural event, or one transcending the ordinary laws by which the universe is governed. [ 1913 Webster ] They considered not the miracle of the loaves. Mark vi. 52. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. A miracle play. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. A story or legend abounding in miracles. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] When said was all this miracle. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
Miracle monger, an impostor who pretends to work miracles. --
Miracle play, one of the old dramatic entertainments founded on legends of saints and martyrs or (see 2d Mystery, 2) on events related in the Bible. [ 1913 Webster ]
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