n. [ L. magnalis mighty, fr. magnus great. ] A great act or event; a great attainment. [ Obs. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
prop. n. A great nature goddess of ancient Phrygia in Asia Minor; the counterpart of the Greek
n. [ F. magnanimité, L. magnanimitas. ] The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul; that quality or combination of qualities, in character, which enables one to encounter danger and trouble with tranquility and firmness, to disdain injustice, meanness and revenge, and to act and sacrifice for noble objects. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.[ L. magnanimus; magnus great + animus mind. See Magnate, and Animus. ]
Be magnanimous in the enterprise. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
To give a kingdom hath been thought
Greater and nobler done, and to lay down
Far more magnanimous than to assume. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Both strived for death; magnanimous debate. Stirling. [ 1913 Webster ]
There is an indissoluble union between a magnanimous policy and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity. Washington. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a magnanimous manner; with greatness of mind. [ 1913 Webster ]
(Paint.) A black pigment which dries rapidly when mixed with oil, and is of intense body. Fairholt. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ F. magnat, L. (pl.) magnates, magnati, fr. magnus great. See Master. ]
n. [ L. ] Magnet. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. Magnesia, fem. of Magnesius of the country Magnesia, Gr.
Magnesia alba [ L. ] (Med. Chem.),