giant
/ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/
D͡ƷAꞮ · ənt (2 syllables)
English
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Definition
A mythical human of very great size.
Etymology
From Middle English geaunt, geant, from Old French geant, gaiant (Modern French géant) from Vulgar Latin *gagās, gagant-, from Latin gigās, gigant-, from Ancient Greek γίγας (gígas, “giant”) Cognate to giga- (“1,000,000,000”). Displaced native Old English ent. Compare Modern English ent (“giant tree-man”).
Example Sentences
- "The giants also had been outlawed along with Satan because they had fought against god."
- ""It's barbarous, Norsus." "It's Rome," said the giant flatly."
- "The retail giant is set to acquire two more struggling high-street chains."
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