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large

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ · noun

Meaning

  1. An old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.
  2. Liberality, generosity.
  3. (plural: large) A thousand dollars/pounds.
  4. A large serving of something.
  5. Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.
  6. Abundant; ample.
  7. Full in statement; diffuse; profuse.
  8. Free; unencumbered.
  9. Unrestrained by decorum; said of language.
  10. Crossing the line of a ship's course in a favorable direction; said of the wind when it is abeam, or between the beam and the quarter.
  11. Before the wind.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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