large

large

1) at large ('uncaptured') (the prisoner was still at large)

2) an assemblywoman at large ('an assemblywoman who represents several or all districts')

3) by and large ('in general')

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[lɑːdʒ]
an assemblywoman at large ('an assemblywoman who represents several or all districts')
by and large ('in general')
at large (the prisoner was still at large; 'uncaptured')

Combinatory dictionary. 2013.

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  • large — I. adjective (larger; largest) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, broad, wide, generous, from Latin largus generous, plentiful Date: 12th century 1. obsolete lavish 2. obsolete a. ample, abundant …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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