| Monster | n. [ OE. monstre, F. monstre, fr. L. monstrum, orig., a divine omen, indicating misfortune; akin of monstrare to show, point out, indicate, and monere to warn. See Monition, and cf. Demonstrate, Muster. ] 1. Something of unnatural size, shape, or quality; a prodigy; an enormity; a marvel. [ 1913 Webster ] A monster or marvel. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Specifically , an animal or plant departing greatly from the usual type, as by having too many limbs. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Any thing or person of unnatural or excessive ugliness, deformity, wickedness, or cruelty. [ 1913 Webster ] |