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Mediaeval Definition & Meaning

mediaeval
adjective
  1. relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages; "Medieval scholars"; "Medieval times"
  2. as if belonging to the Middle Ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened; "a medieval attitude toward dating"

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What does mediaeval mean?
relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages; "Medieval scholars"; "Medieval times" as if belonging to the Middle Ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened; "a medieval attitude toward dating"
What part of speech is mediaeval?
Mediaeval is an adjective.
How many definitions does mediaeval have?
Mediaeval has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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