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单词 veterascent
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Definition of veterascent in English:

veterascent

adjective ˌvɛtəˈrasntˌvɛtəˈreɪsnt
rare, literary
  • Growing old, ageing.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Gauden (c1599–1662), bishop of Worcester. From classical Latin veterascent-, veterascēns, present participle of veterascere to grow old from veter-, vetus old + -ascere.

Definition of veterascent in US English:

veterascent

adjective
rare, literary
  • Growing old, ageing.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Gauden (c1599–1662), bishop of Worcester. From classical Latin veterascent-, veterascēns, present participle of veterascere to grow old from veter-, vetus old + -ascere.

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