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The polite way to say big, with a tailored coat on.
means Of considerable size, extent, or quantity — bigger than average, smaller than huge.
from From Latin largus, meaning abundant or generous; English first borrowed it to mean liberal and lavish before it settled into mere size.
Lost meaningOnce meant generous or free-spending, not big.
At largeOriginally meant free and unconfined, like prisoners.
Living largeSlang for lavish life, echoing its old sense.