a. [ L. orbatus, p. p. of orbare to bereave, fr. orbus bereaved of parents or children. See Orphan. ] Bereaved; fatherless; childless. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. sorbate. See Sorbic. ] (Chem.) A salt of sorbic acid. [ 1913 Webster ]