ancientry

American  

[eyn-shuhn-tree] / ˈeɪn ʃən tri /

noun

1. Archaic.

   1. ancient character or style.

   2. ancient times.

2. Obsolete.

   1. ancient lineage.

   2. old people.

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Etymology

Origin of ancientry

First recorded in 1540–50; ancient ¹ + -ry

Example Sentences

And there is always intruding into the commonplace of the twentieth century some touch of ancientry, some hint of romance.

From England by Fox, Frank, Sir

It was easy to move reverently and feel awed in the face of this venerable ancientry.

From Fated to Be Free by Ingelow, Jean

The dry stiff leaves Of palm-trees never rustled, and the soul Of that dead ancientry was itself dead.

From Poems by Jean Ingelow, In Two Volumes, Volume I. by Ingelow, Jean

Grandmother Tenney's black blanket shawl was in the parlor chest of drawers, that and her hood, disfiguring ancientry of dress.

From Old Crow by Brown, Alice

I do not propose putting your name, unless you desire it; as I think it would swear with the air of ancientry you have adopted in the signature and notes.

From The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 by Walpole, Horace