Monster \Mon"ster\, 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.
A monster or marvel. --Chaucer.
2. Specifically, an animal or plant departing greatly from
the usual type, as by having too many limbs.
3. Any thing or person of unnatural or excessive ugliness,
deformity, wickedness, or cruelty.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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