MAGNANERIE, man-yan'e-r[=e], _n._ a place for rearing silkworms. [Fr.]

MAGNANIMITY, mag-na-nim'i-ti, _n._ greatness of soul: elevation of dignity,

of mind: that quality of mind which raises a person above all that is mean

of unjust: generosity.--_adj._ MAGNAN'IMOUS, elevated in sentiment, noble:

brave: unselfish.--_adv._ MAGNAN'IMOUSLY. [L. _magnanimitas_--_magnus_,

great, _animus_, the mind.]

MAGNATE, mag'n[=a]t, _n._ a noble: a man of rank or wealth. [Fr. _magnat_,

a title of Hungarian and Polish nobles--L. _magnas_, _magnatis_, a

prince--_magnus_, great.]

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