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greatsome en · ADJ

Etymology

From great + -some.

Meanings

1. (dialectal, rare) Characterised or by size or greatness; huge
   • A greatsome reward is on offer in exchange for a name. 2002, Sophocles, The Oedipus plays:
   • But you Prescients got more greatsome'n'mighty Smart'n this Hole World, yay? 2004, David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas, London: Sceptre (Hodder and Stoughton), →ISBN:

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more greatsome	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic
most greatsome	Degree=Sup		lexicographic

greatsome en · ADV

Etymology

From great + -some.

Meanings

1. (nonstandard) In a great or mighty manner; greatly
   • I did mourn sad and greatsome. 2015, John Boom, The Watch of the Golden Dragon Turtle:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
more greatsome	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic
most greatsome	Degree=Sup		lexicographic