In the names of people, places, (now chiefly) churches, etc.: smaller, inferior, less important (as distinguished from another of the same name). Cf…
| 单词 | θ131644 |
| 释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > importance > unimportance > [adjective] > low or subordinate > of two things of same name (3) lesseOE In the names of people, places, (now chiefly) churches, etc.: smaller, inferior, less important (as distinguished from another of the same name). Cf… lesser1440 Of not so great size, extent, or degree; of inferior dimensions, bulk, duration, etc.; smaller; = less… In attributive use. Frequently in to a le… minorc1500 As a distinguishing epithet of a proper name (usually as postmodifier). = less, adj. 1e. Only in (St) James (the) minor. Obsolete. |
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