ancillae
|an-cil-lae|
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/ænˈsɪliː/
(ancilla)
female servant; subsidiary part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ancillae' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ancilla', where 'ancilla' meant 'female servant' or 'maid'.
Historical Evolution
'ancilla' was used in classical Latin, and its plural form 'ancillae' was adopted directly into English in academic and historical contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'female servant' in Latin, and this meaning has remained the same in modern academic English usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'ancilla', which refers to a female servant or maid, especially in historical or academic contexts.
The ancillae worked diligently in the Roman household.
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