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august
UK /ɔːˈɡʌst/ US /ɔˈɡʌst/
name 5adj 2verb 2noun 1
Definitions
adj
1
Awe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable.
an august patron of the arts
In the book of Pſalms there are many things ſaid of David, which ſeem capable of a much auguſter ſenſe than can be pretended to be anſwered by any thing that befel himſelf.
2
Of noble birth.
an august lineage
A branch of the house of Lorraine, in comparison with which even the royal race of Capet was mean, the Guises traced back their august lineage through a long line of warrior princes to the Imperial figure of Charlemagne.
verb
1
To make ripe; ripen.
2
To bring to realization.
By divine science and cœlestial art / He for the cause of the dear nations toiled, / And augusted man's heavenly hopes that so, / […] / he might, by awful rites / […] / Adhæsion with Divinity achieve.
noun
1
Alternative form of auguste (“kind of clown”).
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