I. ˈȯgəst noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English, fr Latin Augustus, after Augustus Caesar died A.D. 14 1st Roman emperor
: the 8th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar — abbr. Aug. ; see month table
II. (ˈ)ȯ|gəst sometimes əˈg- or ˈȯ_g- adjective
( sometimes -er/-est )
Etymology: Latin augustus, from augēre to increase — more at eke
: of majestic dignity or grandeur : marked by stateliness or magnificence
Synonyms: see grand