Phrase guide
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noun
Obsolete form of big gun.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, obsolete
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A person of great importance or talent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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Synonyms: bigwig
Antonyms: none provided
History
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