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Medieval vs Crannog - What's the difference?

medieval | crannog |

As an adjective medieval

is medieval (of or relating to the middle ages).

As a noun crannog is

an artificial island, used in prehistoric and medieval times in scotland and ireland for dwelling.

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.
  • crannog

    English

    Alternative forms

    *

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An artificial island, used in prehistoric and medieval times in Scotland and Ireland for dwelling.