magghjori

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Alternative forms

Etymology

From Latin maiōrem /majjoːrɛ̃/, accusative case of maior, from Proto-Italic *magjōs, from Proto-Indo-European *m̥ǵh₂yós, derived from the root *méǵh₂s (big”, “great).

Pronunciation

Adjective

magghjori (invariable)

  1. bigger; biggest
  2. greater; greatest
  3. most important
  4. older

Derived terms

Noun

magghjori m (invariable)

  1. elder; eldest
  2. (military) major

References

  • Rubattu, Antoninu (2006) Dizionario universale della lingua di Sardegna, 2nd edition, Sassari: Edes