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. They considered not the miracle of the loaves. Mark vi. 52.
3. A miracle play.
4. A story or legend abounding in miracles. [Obs.] When said was all this miracle. Chaucer. 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.
MIRACLE
Mir"a*cle, v. t.
Defn: To make wonderful. [Obs.] Shak.
MIRACULIZE
Mi*rac"u*lize, v. t.
Defn: To cause to seem to be a miracle. [R.] Shaftesbury.
MIRACULOUS
Mi*rac"u*lous, a. Etym: [F. miraculeux. See Miracle.]
1. Of the nature of a miracle; performed by supernatural power; effected by the direct agency of almighty power, and not by natural causes.
2. Supernatural; wonderful.