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Mummy :: Mummy (n.) A dead body embalmed and dried after the manner of the ancient Egyptians; also, a body preserved, by any means, in a dry state, from the process of putrefaction..

Shekel :: Shekel (n.) An ancient weight and coin used by the Jews and by other nations of the same stock.

Bovate :: Bovate (n.) An oxgang, or as much land as an ox can plow in a year; an ancient measure of land, of indefinite quantity, but usually estimated at fifteen acres..

Thoth :: Thoth (n.) The god of eloquence and letters among the ancient Egyptians, and supposed to be the inventor of writing and philosophy. He corresponded to the Mercury of the Romans, and was usually represented as a human figure with the head of an ibis or a lamb..

Undern :: Undern (n.) The time between; the time between sunrise and noon; specifically, the third hour of the day, or nine o'clock in the morning, according to ancient reckoning; hence, mealtime, because formerly the principal meal was eaten at that hour; also, later, the afternoon; the time between dinner and supper..

Obolus :: Obolus (n.) An ancient weight, the sixth part of a drachm..

Babylonian :: Babylonian (a.) Of or pertaining to the real or to the mystical Babylon, or to the ancient kingdom of Babylonia; Chaldean..

Paleograph :: Paleograph (n.) An ancient manuscript.

Beak :: Beak (n.) A beam, shod or armed at the end with a metal head or point, and projecting from the prow of an ancient galley, in order to pierce the vessel of an enemy; a beakhead..

Te Deum :: Te Deum () An ancient and celebrated Christian hymn, of uncertain authorship, but often ascribed to St. Ambrose; -- so called from the first words Te Deum laudamus. It forms part of the daily matins of the Roman Catholic breviary, and is sung on all occasions of thanksgiving. In its English form, commencing with words, We praise thee, O God, it forms a part of the regular morning service of the Church of England and the Protestant Episcopal Church in America..

Tunic :: Tunic (n.) An under-garment worn by the ancient Romans of both sexes. It was made with or without sleeves, reached to or below the knees, and was confined at the waist by a girdle..

Olden :: Olden (a.) Old; ancient; as, the olden time..

Calends :: Calends (n. pl.) The first day of each month in the ancient Roman calendar.

Veda :: Veda (n.) The ancient sacred literature of the Hindus; also, one of the four collections, called Rig-Veda, Yajur-Veda, Sama-Veda, and Atharva-Veda, constituting the most ancient portions of that literature..

Rhapsodist :: Rhapsodist (n.) Anciently, one who recited or composed a rhapsody; especially, one whose profession was to recite the verses of Hormer and other epic poets..

Ephor :: Ephor (n.) A magistrate; one of a body of five magistrates chosen by the people of ancient Sparta. They exercised control even over the king.

Teutonic :: Teutonic (n.) The language of the ancient Germans; the Teutonic languages, collectively..

Catechetical :: Catechetical (a.) Relating to or consisting in, asking questions and receiving answers, according to the ancient manner of teaching..

Autochthon :: Autochthon (n.) One who is supposed to rise or spring from the ground or the soil he inhabits; one of the original inhabitants or aborigines; a native; -- commonly in the plural. This title was assumed by the ancient Greeks, particularly the Athenians..

Ichthyomorphous :: Ichthyomorphous (a.) Fish-shaped; as, the ichthyomorphic idols of ancient Assyria..

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