maxim (n.)

  1. a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

    [ Syn: axiom ]

  2. English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)

    [ Syn: maxim , sir hiram stevens maxim ]

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