antiquity

Definition

Ancient times; faraway history; former ages.

Etymology

From Middle English antiquyte, antiquite, antiquytee, a borrowing from Old French antiquité, antiquitet, from Latin antiquitas, from antiquus. Equivalent to antique + -ity. See antique, antic. Compare with French antiquité.

Example Sentences

• "Cicero was an eloquent orator of antiquity."
• "That such pillars were raised by Seth all antiquity has avowed."
• "You are a shrewd antiquity, neighbor Clench."

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