Mediaeval

Quick meaning: Mediaeval is an adjective meaning (Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of medieval.

Meaning

(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of medieval.

Example Sentences

Standing on the mountain above Caerphilly, one may reflect upon the gap where once stood Llanbradach Viaduct, and look near at hand upon the restored ruins of Caerphilly Castle; man labours to rebuild the mediaeval whilst he ruthlessly scraps the modern.

The earliest known example of a partial rider is the Talia (meaning scout) which occurs in the Great Chess of Timur. It is a transition piece between the mediaeval alfil and the modern bishop, able to move like the bishop without being blocked by a pawn standing in front of it.

Word Forms

• mediaevals

Synonyms for mediaeval

Depending on context, synonyms include medieval, gothic, nonmodern.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include medieval, gothic, nonmodern, feudal, chivalric, norman.

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