Medieval is a alternative form of mediaeval.
As adjectives the difference between mediaeval and medieval
is that mediaeval is an alternative spelling of lang=en while medieval is of or relating to the Middle Ages, the period from about 500 to about 1500.
As a noun medieval is
someone living in the Middle Ages.
mediaeval
English
Usage notes
* An older spelling, still sometimes, but less commonly, used in scholarly publications.
medieval
English
Alternative forms
* mediaeval, (used for archaizing effect although non-contemporary), medireview (autocorrected misspelling)
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Of or relating to the Middle Ages, the period from about 500 to about 1500.
Having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages.
Archaic.
Brutal.
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Derived terms
* medievaldom
* medievalism
* medievalist
* medievalize
* medireview
Noun
(
en noun)
Someone living in the Middle Ages.
A medieval example (of something aforementioned or understood from context).
* Thank God for modern remedies, the medievals were often useless or even harmful.
