Etymology

magnific

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Today it means: Magnificent, splendid; illustrious. Full definition →

First used 15th–19th c.Middle French magnifique ← Latin magnificus
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  1. Latin · derived frommagnificus
  2. Middle French · derived frommagnifique
  3. English todaymagnific

From Middle French magnifique, and its source, Latin magnificus. Doublet of magnifico.

First known use, by meaning

  • 15th–19th c. Magnificent, splendid; illustrious.

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