·noun One of those who stand in the second rank of honors, immediately after the wranglers, in the University of Cambridge, England. They are divided into senior and junior optimes.
optĭmē (optŭm-), adv., v. bonus fin. ...
A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.
optimē (1) bonus; for * bone.—Of manner, well, better, best : ager bene cultus: olere, agreeably ...
An Elementary Latin Dictionary