English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

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Anciently (adv.)

In ancient times.

Anciently (adv.)

In an ancient manner.

Ancientness (n.)

The quality of being ancient; antiquity; existence from old times.

Ancientry (n.)

Antiquity; what is ancient.

Ancientry (n.)

Old age; also, old people.

Ancientry (n.)

Ancient lineage; ancestry; dignity of birth.

Ancienty (n.)

Seniority.

Ancienty (n.)

Age; antiquity.

Ancile (n.)

The sacred shield of the Romans, said to have-fallen from heaven in the reign of Numa. It was the palladium of Rome.

Ancillary (a.)

Subservient or subordinate, like a handmaid; auxiliary.

Ancille (n.)

A maidservant; a handmaid.

Ancipital (a.)

Alt. of Ancipitous

Ancipitous (a.)

Two-edged instead of round; -- said of certain flattened stems, as those of blue grass, and rarely also of leaves.

Ancistroid (a.)

Hook-shaped.

Ancle (n.)

See Ankle.

Ancome (n.)

A small ulcerous swelling, coming suddenly; also, a whitlow.

Ancon (n.)

Alt. of Ancone

Ancon (n.)

The olecranon, or the elbow.

Anconal (a.)

Alt. of Anconeal

Ancone (n.)

The corner or quoin of a wall, cross-beam, or rafter.