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Mighty \Might"y\, a. [Compar. Mightier; superl. Mightiest.]

[AS. meahtig, mihtig; akin to G. m["a]chtig, Goth. mahteigs. See Might, n.]

1. Possessing might; having great power or authority.

Wise in heart, and mighty in strength. --Job ix. 4.

2. Accomplished by might; hence, extraordinary; wonderful. ``His mighty works.'' --Matt. xi. 20.

3. Denoting and extraordinary degree or quality in respect of size, character, importance, consequences, etc. ``A mighty famine.'' --Luke xv. 14. ``Giants of mighty bone.'' --Milton.

Mighty was their fuss about little matters. --Hawthorne.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Mighty \Might"y\, n.; pl. Mighties. A warrior of great force and courage. [R. & Obs.]

--1 Chron. xi. 12.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Mighty \Might"y\, adv. In a great degree; very. [Colloq.]

``He was mighty methodical.'' --Jeffrey.

We have a mighty pleasant garden. --Doddridge.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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