Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Manganese as used in the decoration of enameled pottery. Solon, The Old English Potter.

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  • proper noun A male given name of mostly Scottish usage.

Etymologies

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From Latin magnus ("great"), taken from the title of Carolus Magnus "Charlemagne" by an eleventh century king of Norway, and brought to Scotland in medieval times.

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