as in antiquity
the state of being something old
the hoariness of that joke is such that Noah probably used it to entertain his fellow passengers on the ark
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antiquity
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Early monks and concern for community In antiquity, some Christians chose to lead a more perfect religious life by leaving ordinary society and living together in groups, in the wilderness.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
27 May 2025 -
Heller in 1977, surrounded by chairs and antiquities similar to the style of furniture and art in the apartment now.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
19 May 2025
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“Hoariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoariness. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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