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Definition of Atomy
1. n. An atom; a mite; a pigmy.
2. n. A skeleton.
Definition of Atomy
1. Noun. A floating mote or speck of dust. ¹
2. Noun. (archaic) a skeleton ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Atomy
1. a tiny particle [n -MIES]
Medical Definition of Atomy
1. An atom; a mite; a pigmy. A skeleton. Origin: For anatomy, taken as an atomy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Atomy
Literary usage of Atomy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. International Catalogue of Scientific Literature by Royal Society (Great Britain) (1906)
"Mark anniversary volume : To Edward Laurens Mark, Hersey professor of "'.atomy and
Director of the Zoológica laboratory at Harvard university, ..."
2. The Fortunes of Nigel by Walter Scott (1878)
"There was my goodman's father, old Saudie Christie, I have heard he was an atomy
when he came up from the North, and I am sure he died, Saint Barnaby was ..."
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