Tricenary

//ˌtraɪˈsiːnəɹi// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of trental, a set of 30 requiem masses.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or related to the number thirty. not-comparable, obsolete
  2. 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."

Example

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"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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