Tricenary
//ˌtraɪˈsiːnəɹi// adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Synonym of trental, a set of 30 requiem masses.
Adjective
- 1 Of or related to the number thirty. not-comparable, obsolete
- 2 Lasting thirty days. not-comparable, obsolete
"After Solon's time, the Civill year was Lunary... though diverse places of Greece,... did not for a long time after part with their tricenary months."
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More examples"After Solon's time, the Civill year was Lunary... though diverse places of Greece,... did not for a long time after part with their tricenary months."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Latin trīcēnārius, from trīcēnus (“thirty each”) + -ārius (“-ary: forming adjectives and related nouns”).
Etymology 2
From Medieval Latin trīcēnārium, from Latin trīcēnārius + -ium.
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