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1. big adj.

50 quotations in 3 senses
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Of persons and animals: (a) strong, sturdy, robust; big of bones, of sturdy build; big in armes, strong-armed; of big strengthe, powerful; (b) full-grown, big; (c) stout-hearted, courageous, fierce……

2. derf adj.

41 quotations in 4 senses
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(a) Bold, daring, courageous; valiant, doughty, noble (knight, king); (b) audacious, forward; impudent, wicked. …

3. sufferaunt adj.

10 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) Willing to bear hardship, affliction, etc.; (b) self-restrained, slow to anger, calm; (c) patiently awaiting an event; also, as noun: one who patiently waits. …

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