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GREAT

As used in various compound legal terms, this word generally means extraordinary, that is, exceeding the common or ordinary measure or standard, in respect to physical size, or importance, dignity, etc. See Gulf, etc., R. Co. v. Smith, 87 Tex. 348, 28 S. W. 520. Great eattle. A11 manner of beasts except sheep and yearlings. 2 Rolle, 173. Great charter. Magna Charta, (q. v.)
As to great “Care,” “Ponds,” “Seal,” “Tithes,” see those titles.

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