The Only Use of
magnanimous
in
Great Expectations
- "Well!" said the pale young gentleman, reaching out his hand good-humoredly, "it's all over now, I hope, and it will be magnanimous in you if you'll forgive me for having knocked you about so."†
p. 184.3magnanimous = kind and generous in spirit
Definition:
kind and generous in spirit -- especially toward those defeated in battle