Calendry

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The calculation and development of calendars, especially the determination of the timing of astronomical movements. uncountable, usually

    "It attained to cities, kingdoms, most metallurgical arts, some astronomy and calendry, and extraordinarily complex rituals."

  2. 2
    A place set aside for calendering.

    "And over these is spread a calendry, resembling a tent, made of wax-cloth, or oil-cloth, to defend them from rain and the heat of the sun."

  3. 3
    A specialized calendar or set of calendars. uncountable, usually

    "He will not again decorate his room with cheap prints and art calendry."

Example

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"It attained to cities, kingdoms, most metallurgical arts, some astronomy and calendry, and extraordinarily complex rituals."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From calendar + -ry.

Etymology 2

From calender + -ry.

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