ANILITY

Etymology

Noun

anility (uncountable)

The condition of being anile.

Synonyms

• cronehood

Source: Wiktionary


A*nil"i*ty, n. Etym: [L. anilitas. See Anile.]

Definition: The state of being and old woman; old-womanishness; dotage. "Marks of anility." Sterne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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