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Meaning Of Ancient
a.
Old; that happened or existed in former times, usually at
a great distance of time; belonging to times long past; specifically
applied to the times before the fall of the Roman empire; -- opposed to
modern; as, ancient authors, literature, history; ancient days.
a.
Old; that has been of long duration; of long standing; of
great age; as, an ancient forest; an ancient castle.
a.
Known for a long time, or from early times; -- opposed to
recent or new; as, the ancient continent.
a.
Dignified, like an aged man; magisterial; venerable.
a.
Experienced; versed.
a.
Former; sometime.
n.
Those who lived in former ages, as opposed to the moderns.
n.
An aged man; a patriarch. Hence: A governor; a ruler; a
person of influence.
n.
A senior; an elder; a predecessor.
n.
One of the senior members of the Inns of Court or of
Chancery.