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Webster 1913 Edition
Maxim
Max′im
,Noun.
1.
An established principle or proposition; a condensed proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an aphorism.
’T is their
maxim
, Love is love's reward. Dryden.
2.
(Mus.)
The longest note formerly used, equal to two longs, or four breves; a large.
Syn. – Axiom; aphorism; apothegm; adage; proverb; saying. See
Axiom
. Webster 1828 Edition
Maxim
MAX'IM
,Noun.
1.
An established principle or proposition; a principle generally received or admitted as true. It is nearly the same in popular usage, as axiom in philosophy and mathematics. It is a maxim of state, that countries newly acquired and not settled, are matters of burden, rather than of strength.
It is their maxim, love is love's reward.
2.
In music, the longest note formerly used, equal to two longs, or four breves.