From Latin 'largus' (abundant, generous), via Old French — originally about breadth and generosity, narrowed to size.
Of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity.
From Old French 'large' meaning 'broad, wide, generous,' from Latin 'largus' (abundant, copious, generous). The original emphasis was on generosity and breadth, not mere size. Key roots: largus (Latin: "abundant