Magnific

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Magnificent, splendid; illustrious. obsolete

    "Dread Soverayne Goddesse, that doest highest sit / In seate of judgement in th'Almighties stead, / And with magnificke might and wondrous wit / Does to thy people righteous doome aread […]."

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"Dread Soverayne Goddesse, that doest highest sit / In seate of judgement in th'Almighties stead, / And with magnificke might and wondrous wit / Does to thy people righteous doome aread […]."

Etymology

From Middle French magnifique, and its source, Latin magnificus. Doublet of magnifico.

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