Meaning of annals in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈænlz/

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  1. Noun

    annals

    Etymology

    mid 16th century: from Latin annales (libri)‘yearly (books)’, from annus‘year’

    Definitions

    1. reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
  2. 2. a chronological account of events in successive years

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