maximus

noun

bell-ringing a method rung on twelve bells

Word Origin

from Latin: superlative of magnus great

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Examples from the Web for maximus

Contemporary Examples

At the end of Gladiator, Maximus Decimus Meridius, played by Russell Crowe, dies.
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Historical Examples

You heard, Maximus, a little while ago, you heard my step-son—oh!
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I do not intend to weary you, Maximus, with a long reply on these points.
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I know, Maximus, that you will readily give a hearing to this letter.
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But it was now a question how Maximus was to be got into the canoe.
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R.M. Ballantyne
She ran towards Maximus, who walked in advance and concealed me with his bulky form.
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maximus

Word Origin

Examples from the Web for maximus

Contemporary Examples

At the end of Gladiator, Maximus Decimus Meridius, played by Russell Crowe, dies.

Historical Examples

You heard, Maximus, a little while ago, you heard my step-son—oh!

I do not intend to weary you, Maximus, with a long reply on these points.

I know, Maximus, that you will readily give a hearing to this letter.

But it was now a question how Maximus was to be got into the canoe.

She ran towards Maximus, who walked in advance and concealed me with his bulky form.