maximus

Etymology
From, from.

Pronunciation

 * Note: the only evidence for a long /a/ in this word is the inscriptional MÁX(IMVS) in the acts of the Arval Brethren for 120 . If genuine, this would be an example of the much-debated Lachmann's law.
 * Note: the only evidence for a long /a/ in this word is the inscriptional MÁX(IMVS) in the acts of the Arval Brethren for 120 . If genuine, this would be an example of the much-debated Lachmann's law.

Adjective

 * : greatest :
 * 1)  biggest, largest
 * 2)  largest
 * 3)  loudest
 * 4)  unencumbered
 * 5)  oldest, eldest
 * 6)  highest, utmost
 * 7)  most important, chief, leading, critical
 * 8)  mightiest, most eminent, senior or distinguished
 * 9)  outstanding denoting excellence in a special activity
 * 10)  most confident, bravest; most generous
 * 1)  most important, chief, leading, critical
 * 2)  mightiest, most eminent, senior or distinguished
 * 3)  outstanding denoting excellence in a special activity
 * 4)  most confident, bravest; most generous
 * 1)  outstanding denoting excellence in a special activity
 * 2)  most confident, bravest; most generous

Descendants

 * Old Francorprovençal: maimamen, maymament, *maismament
 * Old Francorprovençal: maimamen, maymament, *maismament