ancientry

== English == === Alternative forms === auncientry (obsolete) antientry (obsolete) === Etymology === From ancient +‎ -ry. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈeɪn.ʃən.tɹi/ === Noun === ancientry (countable and uncountable, plural ancientries) (archaic) The quality or fact of being ancient or very old. (archaic) Old-fashioned style, elaborate ceremony. (archaic) Elderly people, elders, ancients (collectively). (archaic) Something ancient (countable); ancient things (collectively). (archaic) The olden days; antiquity. ==== Derived terms ==== state and ancientry