Meaning of mediaeval in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    mediaeval

    Definitions

    1. as if belonging to the Middle Ages

    Examples

    • « old-fashioned and unenlightened »
    • « a medieval attitude toward dating »

    Synonyms

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    mediaeval

    Definitions

    1. relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages

    Examples

    • « Medieval scholars »
    • « Medieval times »

Famous quotes

  • « As to honor - you know - it's a very fine mediaeval inheritance which women never got hold of. It wasn't theirs. »
    Joseph Conrad
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    Goldwin Smith

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