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    Large , a. [Compar. Larger ; superl. Largest.] [F., fr. L. largus. Cf. Largo.]
    1. Exceeding most other things of like kind in bulk, capacity, quantity, superficial dimensions, or number of constituent units; big; great; capacious; extensive; -- opposed to small; as, a large horse; a large house or room; a large lake or pool; a large jug or spoon; a large vineyard; a large army; a large city.
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      ☞ For linear dimensions, and mere extent, great, and not large, is used as a qualifying word; as, great length, breadth, depth; a great distance; a great height.
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    2. Abundant; ample; as, a large supply of provisions.
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      We have yet large day.
      Milton.

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    3. Full in statement; diffuse; full; profuse.
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      I might be very large upon the importance and advantages of education.
      Felton.

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    4. Having more than usual power or capacity; having broad sympathies and generous impulses; comprehensive; -- said of the mind and heart.
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    5. Free; unembarrassed. [Obs.]
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      Of burdens all he set the Paynims large.
      Fairfax.

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    6. Unrestrained by decorum; -- said of language. [Obs.] “Some large jests he will make.” 
      Shak.

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    7. Prodigal in expending; lavish. [Obs.]
      Chaucer.

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    8. (Naut.) Crossing the line of a ship's course in a favorable direction; -- said of the wind when it is abeam, or between the beam and the quarter.
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      At large. (a) Without restraint or confinement; as, to go at large; to be left at large. (b) Diffusely; fully; in the full extent; as, to discourse on a subject at large. -- Common at large. See under Common, n. -- Electors at large, Representative at large, electors, or a representative, as in Congress, chosen to represent the whole of a State, in distinction from those chosen to represent particular districts in a State. [U. S.] -- To give large, To go large, To run large, or To sail large (Naut.), to have the wind crossing the direction of a vessel's course in such a way that the sails feel its full force, and the vessel gains its highest speed. See Large, a., 8.
      Syn. -- Big; bulky; huge; capacious; comprehensive; ample; abundant; plentiful; populous; copious; diffusive; liberal.
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    Large, adv. Freely; licentiously. [Obs.]
    Chaucer.

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    Large, n. (Mus.) A musical note, formerly in use, equal to two longs, four breves, or eight semibreves.
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