ancient
suomi-englanti sanakirjaancient englannista suomeksi
muinais-, ammoinen, muinainen
vanhin
ikivanha
patriarkka, ukko
ancient englanniksi
Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.
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(RQ:Allingham China Governess)
Existent or occurring in time long past, usually in remote ages; belonging to or associated with antiquity; old, as opposed to modern.
(quote-book)
(quote-journal)
Relating to antiquity as a primarily European historical period; the time before the Ages.
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(RQ:Homer Pope Iliad)
A person who is very old.
(RQ:Lindsay Redheap)
A person who lived in ancient times.
One of the senior members of the Inns of Court or of Chancery.
A senior; an elder; a predecessor.
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(RQ:Defoe Robinson Crusoe)
The bearer of a flag; ensign.