the Middle Ages

noun

: the period of European history from about A.D. 500 to about 1500

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While not much is known about the mummy itself, experts believe the largely intact body dates to the Middle Ages. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025 Incorporate Natural Scents Just as there were no synthetic fabrics during the Middle Ages, there were no artificial perfumes either. Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025 The rosary, dating back to the Middle Ages and popularized in the 16th century, remains one of Christianity's most recognizable symbols—whether held by the faithful, hanging from monks' belts, or draped around rearview mirrors. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025 While the fool is often associated with the Middle Ages, the figure’s role evolved a great deal in the centuries that followed. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Middle Ages

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“The Middle Ages.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Middle%20Ages. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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