Main Entry: ¹large

Pronunciation: \ˈlärj\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): larg·er; larg·est

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, broad, wide, generous, from Latin largus generous, plentiful

Date: 12th century

1 obsolete : lavish
2 obsolete a : ample, abundant b : extensive, broad
3 a : having more than usual capacity or scope : comprehensive <take the large view> <will take a larger role in the negotiations> b : powerful, forceful c : very successful or popular <a large rock band>
4 a : exceeding most other things of like kind especially in quantity or size : big b : dealing in great numbers or quantities <a large and highly profitable business>
5 obsolete a of language or expression : coarse, vulgar b : lax in conduct : loose
6 of a wind : favorable
7 : extravagant, boastful <large talk>

— large·ness noun

— larg·ish \ˈlär-jish\ adjective