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Definition of Ancientry
1. n. Antiquity; what is ancient.
Definition of Ancientry
1. Noun. (archaic) The quality or fact of being ancient or very old. ¹
2. Noun. (archaic) Old-fashioned style, elaborate ceremony. ¹
3. Noun. (archaic) The olden days; antiquity. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ancientry
1. [n -TRIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ancientry
Literary usage of Ancientry
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Southey's Common-place Book by Robert Southey (1851)
"Heralds may here take notice of the antiquity of their art ; and for their
greater ' credit blazon abroad this precious piece of ancientry ; for before the ..."
2. The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V.: With a View of the by William Robertson (1829)
"... retaining to himself the same authority which Moses ancientry possessed as
legislator of that people. Hiving now attained the height of power, ..."
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