“magna”

The following 8 entries include the term magna.

Magna Carta

noun

: a charter of liberties to which the English barons forced King John to give his assent in June 1215 at Runnymede

magna cum laude

adverb or adjective

: with great distinction (see distinction sense 4b) compare cum laude, summa cum laude

magna est veritas et praevalebit

Latin phrase

: truth is mighty and will prevail

quorum pars magna fui

Latin quotation from Virgil

: in which I played a great part

Ars Magna

noun

: a logistic system designed to function as a universal science that would be basic to all others

cappa magna

noun

: a flowing long-trained ceremonial vestment with ermine or silk hood worn by cardinals, bishops, and a few other prelates


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