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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The previous century, the last century before the current one. uncountable

   "Yet the creeds of yestercentury remain."

Adverb

1. 1
   In the century preceding the current century. not-comparable

Example

More examples

"Yet the creeds of yestercentury remain."

Etymology

From yester- + century.

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