a. [ F. ample, L. amplus, prob. for ambiplus full on both sides, the last syllable akin to L. plenus full. See Full, and cf. Double. ] Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; spacious; roomy; widely extended. [ 1913 Webster ]
All the people in that ample house
Did to that image bow their humble knees. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. amplecti to embrace. ] (Bot.) Clasping a support;
n. The state or quality of being ample; largeness; fullness; completeness. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. amplexari to embrace. ] An embrace. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
An humble amplexation of those sacred feet. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. amplexus, p. p. of amplecti to encircle, to embrace + caulis stem: cf. F. amplexicaule. ] (Bot.) Clasping or embracing a stem, as the base of some leaves. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]