Webster's 1828 Dictionary
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ILLUS'TRIOUS, adjective [Latin illustris.]
1. Conspicuous; distinguished by the reputation of greatness; renowned; eminent; as an illustrious general or magistrate; an illustrious prince.
2. Conspicuous; renowned; conferring honor; as illustrious actions.
3. Glorious; as an illustrious display of the divine perfections.
4. A title of honor.
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