Medieval



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• adj. 中世纪的, 中古的
• ［英］ adj. 中世纪的, 中古的 ( of the Middle Ages)
• ［记］ medi ( 中间) +ev ( 时间) +al -> 在中间时间 -> 中世纪的
• ［例］ We studied the Crusades in my medieval-history class.

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective also mediaeval

• Etymology: New Latin medium aevum Middle Ages
• Date: 1827
• 1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the Middle Ages
• 2. having a quality (as cruelty) associated with the Middle Ages
• 3. extremely outmoded or antiquated
• ? medievally adverb

II. noun also mediaeval

• Date: 1856
• a person of the Middle Ages

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