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medieval

[mee-dee-ee-vuhl, med-ee-, mid-ee-, mid-ee-vuhl] / ˌmi diˈi vəl, ˌmɛd i-, ˌmɪd i-, mɪdˈi vəl /


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At either end of the room: a large cast-stone fireplace and a hand-painted opera balcony — the latter, a Neff riff on medieval churches, along with those columns.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Viewing an early medieval embroidery close up is quite something.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Alternating with this story are chapters set in a separate universe of medieval fantasy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The medieval Bayeux Tapestry began a hugely complicated journey on Thursday that will see it leave France for the first time in more than 900 years for an exhibition in the British capital.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

“I hate that phrase. It sounds…medieval. Speaking of medieval, look at this mess!”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin



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