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august definition

au·gust (ô gust′)

adjective

  1. inspiring awe and reverence; imposing and magnificent
  2. worthy of respect because of age and dignity, high position, etc.; venerable

Etymology: L augustus < augere, to increase: see wax

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August definition

Au·gust (ô′gəst)

noun

  1. a masculine name
  2. the eighth month of the year, having 31 days: abbrev. Aug, Ag, A

Etymology: ME < L Augustus, after Augustus Caesar: see august

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