Etymology

Great Charter

Today it means: Magna Carta. Full definition →

Medieval Latin Magna Carta
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  1. Medieval Latin · calque ofMagna Carta
  2. English todayGreat Charter

Calque of Medieval Latin Magna Carta, from magna (“great”) + carta (“charter”).

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Magna Carta

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