"unsmall" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more unsmall [comparative], most unsmall [superlative]
Etymology: From un- + small. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|un-|small}} un- + small Head templates: {{en-adj}} unsmall (comparative more unsmall, superlative most unsmall)
  1. (nonstandard or humorous) Not small; large. Tags: humorous, nonstandard
    Sense id: en-unsmall-en-adj-pv1zByzo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with un-

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          "ref": "2000 March 21, Larry Brasfield, “Magnified Sunlight”, in alt.energy.homepower (Usenet)",
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