tall

  1. Adjective.  (obsolete) obsequious; obedient.
  2. Adjective.  (obsolete) seemly; suitable; fitting, becoming, comely; attractive, handsome.
  3. Adjective.  (obsolete) bold; brave; courageous; valiant.
  4. Adjective.  (archaic) fine; proper; admirable; great; excellent; being of more than average height.
  5. Adjective.  (context, of a person) Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall.
  6. Adjective.  (context, of a building, etc.) Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent; high.
  7. Adjective.  (context, of a story) Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale.
  8. Adjective.  (chiefly, US) A cup of coffee smaller than grande, usually 8 ounces.

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