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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
MAGNAN'IMOUS, a. [L. magnanimus.]
Great of
mind; elevated in soul or in sentiment; raised above what is low,
mean, or ungenerous; of lofty and courageous spirit; as, a
magnanimous character; a magnanimous
conqueror.
Be magnanimous in the enterprise. Shak. To give a kingdom hath been thought Dictated by or exhibiting nobleness of
soul; honorable; noble; not selfish.
Both strived for death; magnanimous debate. Stirling. There is an indissoluble union between a magnanimous policy and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity. Washington. | ||||||||