English

at large

On the loose; roaming freely; not confined.

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    Origin

    From Middle English at large (“at liberty or freedom”) (compare Middle English ben at large (“to be at one's liberty, be free”)). Compare Old French au large (“at liberty” and other senses).

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    • inheritedMiddle Englishat large “at liberty or freedom”

    Related: Old French au large

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