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1. • • From Middle English majeste, mageste, from Old French majesté, from Latin māiestās, (literally, "the quality of being larger than)." Ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European *meǵh₂s (“great”) See mega-.
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   Is Majesty a derived adjective?

   • The adjective majestic was derived from the much older noun majesty around 1600, not the other way round. @RegDwigнt: But Majesty must surely be a derived adjective, having a +y suffix. Perhaps from the Latin "magister"? Explaining "my lord" is easy, "my lord" is the person who is the lord of me.

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   What is Majesty noun?

   • Definition of majesty noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [uncountable] the impressive and attractive quality that something has [countable] The Prime Minister is here to see you, Your Majesty. [uncountable] royal power Definition of majesty noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   Where does the word ‘Majesty’ originate?

   • The English word ‘majesty’ comes from the Latin word maiestas, which means ‘greatness or dignity’. In the Hebrew original of Psalm 93, the word translated into English as ‘majesty’ is ge’ut (pronounced guh-OOth). The word ‘majesty’ is defined in the standard Hebrew-English dictionary as, you guessed it, ‘majesty’.

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   What is the difference between your majesty and my Lord?

   • So "your majesty" means "you who are majestic", while "my lord" means "the lord of me". I completely agree with the sentiment, but completely disagree with the etymology. The adjective majestic was derived from the much older noun majesty around 1600, not the other way round.

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   What does majeste mean in English?

   • c.1300, "greatness, glory," from O.Fr. majeste "grandeur, nobility," from L. majestatem (nom. majestas) "greatness, dignity, honor, excellence," from stem of major (neut. majus), comp. of magnus "great." Earliest Eng. sense is of God, reference to kings and queens (late 14c.) is from Romance languages and descends from the Roman Empire.

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   When was Majestuous first used?

   • The earliest known use of the adjective majestuous is in the mid 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for majestuous is from 1633, in the writing of J. Monlas. majestuous is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French majestueux.

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   Oct 7, 2024 · Noun. [edit] majesty (countable and uncountable, plural majesties) The quality of being impressive, great, dignified, powerful, sovereign, or any combination thereof. the majesty of the Great Pyramids. Derived terms. [edit] Her Majesty. His Majesty. lese majesty. majestic. Your Majesty. Translations.

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     royal power, a title given to a king or queen, His - , Her...

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     the majesty the majesties. Worttrennung: maj·es·ty, Plural:...

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     Englanti: ·majesteetti· majesteetillisuus the majesty of the...

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   Sep 9, 2010 · I would venture that lord is a title while Majesty comes from the adjective majestic. So "your majesty" means "you who are majestic", while "my lord" means "the lord of me".

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   The earliest known use of the adjective majestuous is in the mid 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for majestuous is from 1633, in the writing of J. Monlas.

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   Definition of majesty noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMAJESTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MAJESTY definition: 1. If something has majesty, it causes admiration and respect for its beauty: 2. the title used to…. Learn more.

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   noun. majesties. The dignity or power of a sovereign. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Sovereign power. The majesty of the law. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A royal personage. American Heritage. A title used in speaking to or of a sovereign, preceded by Your or by His or Her. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.

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   Majesty is an English word derived ultimately from the Latin maiestas, meaning greatness, and used as a style by many monarchs, usually kings or emperors. The style typically ranks above Royal Highness. It has cognates in many other languages.