maxim
1. [ noun ] a saying that widely accepted on its own merits
Synonyms: axiom
Related terms: saying moralism aphorism gnome
2. [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 10459
3. [ noun ] English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)
Synonyms: sir_hiram_stevens_maxim
Related terms: inventor
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