On 12/02/2021 11:02, Theo wrote:
Steve Walker wrote:
Most of us know quite well that the "Great" in "Great Britain" refers to
being bigger than "Brittany" and nothing more.

The government seem rather keen on emphasising otherwise:
https://www.greatbritaincampaign.com/

There's nothing wrong with using great in other senses too - especially
when it ties in with the title of the mainland part of the UK, the
Olympics team, etc. Any country that had Great in its name would likely
take the opportunity for "advertising" in such a way.