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grande (iou)



grande adjective. [grd] M18.
[French: see GRAND adjective1. Cf. GRAND adjective2.]
The French (fem.) for 'great', occurring in various phrases used in English

grande amoureuse , a passionate or amorous woman E20.
grande dame [dam], pl. -s -s (pronounced same), a woman of high rank or eminence and dignified bearing M18. grande HORIZONTALE.
grande passion [p¨»sj], pl. -s -s (pronounced same), = grand passion s.v. GRAND adjective1 E19.
grande sonnerie a system of clock chiming in which the hour and the quarter is struck each quarter M20.
grande tenue full dress; esp. full military costume: M19.