Ancient of Days
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Ancient of Days
First recorded in 1570–80; from the Book of Daniel 7:9
Example Sentences
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Ancient Egyptians had schenti, Romans wore subligaculum, and the Medieval world embraced braies and chausses before the introduction of the codpiece during the Renaissance.
From National Geographic • Jan. 9, 2024
Ancient Egyptians sparred over this territory on the margins of many empires — as did Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans and others.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2023
Ancient Egyptians believed Osiris would reward people who had lived a righteous life with a blessed afterlife in the underworld, whereas he would punish wicked evildoers.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Ancient Egyptians prized the fabric for its wicking properties and breathability.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2020
I’d like to see dinosaurs and a good many other things, such as the Ancient Egyptians.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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