atomy
1an atom; mote.
a small creature; pygmy.
Origin of atomy
1Words Nearby atomy
Other definitions for atomy (2 of 2)
a skeleton.
Origin of atomy
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How to use atomy in a sentence
The laughableness of the thing—this ferocious atomy defying him—struck home to the little man.
Bob, Son of Battle | Alfred OllivantAnother man sees a leprechaun walking up to him—'a weeny deeny dawny little atomy of an idea of a small taste of a gentleman.'
English As We Speak It in Ireland | P. W. JoyceI sometimes think scorn of us as a nation that we so gladly and peaceably put our necks beneath the sceptre of such an atomy.
The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn | Evelyn Everett-GreenGood-gracious, Miss Hagar, if you haven't nearly frightened this little atomy into fits!
Sharing Her Crime | May Agnes FlemingOut of the pearl seemed to issue a spell that stole upon her spirits gently as an atomy settles through the still air.
The Fair God | Lew Wallace
British Dictionary definitions for atomy (1 of 2)
/ (ˈætəmɪ) /
an atom or minute particle
a minute creature
Origin of atomy
1British Dictionary definitions for atomy (2 of 2)
/ (ˈætəmɪ) /
Origin of atomy
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