Centry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Centry is a noun meaning Obsolete form of sentry.
Meaning
Obsolete form of sentry.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of century.
Example Sentences
For over a centry the Scandinavians have been deeply interested in fostering a public-school system.
Before we look at the new tools of journalism in the twenty-first centry, it helps to look backwards.
Owoyesigire said Angoria rushed to the centry box where “he picked his SAR gun and shot the deceased at the mouth while he was on his steering in the car.”
In these block houses about 50 of the city militia keep guard every night, and the word all's well walks constantly round all night long from centry to centry and round the fort.
Word Forms
- centries
- centrys
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sentery, centinel, centinell, centonel, guarde, patrole.
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