n. A large letter, either capital or uncial, used in writing or printing. [French, from Latin māiusculus, somewhat larger, diminutive of māior, greater; see meg- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] ma·juscule, ma·juscu·lar (mə-jŭskyə-lər) adj. |
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