large
/ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ · noun
Meaning
- An old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.
- Liberality, generosity.
- (plural: large) A thousand dollars/pounds.
- A large serving of something.
- Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.
- Abundant; ample.
- Full in statement; diffuse; profuse.
- Free; unencumbered.
- Unrestrained by decorum; said of language.
- 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.
- Before the wind.
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