maximus
noun
bell-ringing a method rung on twelve bells
Word Origin for maximus
from Latin: superlative of magnus great
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Examples from the Web for maximus
Contemporary Examples of maximus
At the end of Gladiator, Maximus Decimus Meridius, played by Russell Crowe, dies.
Historical Examples of maximus
You heard, Maximus, a little while ago, you heard my step-son—oh!
The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of MadauraLucius Apuleius
I do not intend to weary you, Maximus, with a long reply on these points.
The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of MadauraLucius Apuleius
I know, Maximus, that you will readily give a hearing to this letter.
The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of MadauraLucius Apuleius
But it was now a question how Maximus was to be got into the canoe.
UngavaR.M. Ballantyne
She ran towards Maximus, who walked in advance and concealed me with his bulky form.
UngavaR.M. Ballantyne