grand
adj. 'big'
From Classical Latin 'grandis', meaning 'large, great'.
Etymon
Big, large, great, tall
Historical Pronunciation
2000 - Mod. Fr.
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[ɡʁɑ̃]
1500 - Cl. Fr.
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[ɡrant]
1200 - Mid. Fr.
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[ɡrant]
300 - L. Lat.
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[ɡrandis]
Latin Root
grandis
Feminine: grande. Used in many compounds like grand-père (grandfather).