enorm

adjective

ə̇ˈnȯ(ə)rm,

ēˈ-

1

obsolete : abnormal, extraordinary

2

a

obsolete : outrageous, monstrous

b

archaic : enormous, vast

3

Scots law : legally excessive : constituting a legal enormity

—used of an injury sustained by one by reason of being party to a contract or deed

Word History

Etymology

Middle English enorme, from Middle French, from Latin enormis

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