Antiquity
Word | ANTIQUITY |
Character | 9 |
Hyphenation | an tiq ui ty |
Pronunciations | /ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Antiquity"
What do we mean by antiquity?
Ancient times, especially the times preceding the Middle Ages. noun
The people, especially the writers and artisans, of ancient times. noun
The quality of being old or ancient; considerable age. noun
Something, such as an object or a relic, belonging to or dating from ancient times. noun
The quality of being ancient; ancientness; great age: as, a family of great antiquity. noun
Ancient times; former ages; times long since past: as, Demosthenes was the most eloquent orator of antiquity. noun
The ancients collectively; the people of ancient times. noun
An old person. noun
That which is ancient, or belongs to old or ancient times; something left by or peculiar to the ancients: generally in the plural: as, Greek or Egyptian antiquities. noun
The quality of being ancient; ancientness; great age noun
Old age. noun
Ancient times; former ages; times long since past. noun
The ancients; the people of ancient times. noun
An old gentleman. noun
A relic or monument of ancient times; as, a coin, a statue, etc.; an ancient institution. In this sense, usually in the plural. noun
Ancient times; former ages; times long since past noun
The ancients; the people of ancient times. noun
An old gentleman. noun
A relic or monument of ancient times; as, a coin, a statue, etc.; an ancient institution. noun
Extreme oldness noun
Ancient times; faraway history; former ages
The people of ancient times.
An old gentleman.
(history) The historical period preceding the Middle Ages (c. 500-1500), primarily relating to European history.
(often constructed as an uncountable plural) A relic or monument of ancient times, such as a coin, a statue, etc.; an ancient institution.
The state of being ancient or of ancient lineage.
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Getting beat up with flour. Urban Dictionary
The use of flour thrown in a sleeping victims face to make them appear to be a dusty old antique. Watch "Jackass" for origin. Urban Dictionary
The act of taking balls of flour and throwing them at a sleeping defenseless victim. This results in extreme discomfort (itchy eyes, rough skin, a pale look, etc.) for the victim but extreme humour for the persecutor. Urban Dictionary
Pouring white powder (baby powder) all over someone (preferably their face) and is most commonly done while the person is sleeping. Urban Dictionary
To take a handful of flour and throw it in somebody's face while they are sleeping (preferably with a hangover). With the addition of recent technology, documentation of antiquing has increased tenfold. Popular doumentation methods include photography, but better yet, video. Urban Dictionary
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To fling a fistful of powder in someone's face when they are sleeping. Usually, flour is used, but other types of antiquing include: granulated sugar, confectioner's sugar, cayenne pepper, black pepper, pancake mix, cinnamon, and chocolate milk mix. Urban Dictionary
Throwing flour on your roomates face while he is asleep. Urban Dictionary
Old-fashioned, outdated Urban Dictionary
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