August

English

/ˈɔː.ɡəst/, /ˈɔ.ɡəst/, /ˈɑ.ɡəst/

proper noun
Definitions
  • The eighth month of the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars, following July and preceding September.
  • derived from the month (rare modern usage).

Etymology

Derived from Middle English August(us), August derived from Old English Agustus derived from Latin augustus (month of August, venerable, majestic, exalted, lofty, high, noble, royal, august, imperial).

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Latin

augustus

Gloss

month of August, venerable, majestic, exalted, lofty, high, noble, royal, august, imperial

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