insulary

1 of 2

noun

in·​su·​lary
plural -es
archaic

insulary

2 of 2

adjective

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archaic

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably modification (influenced by English -ary) of French insulaire, from insulaire, adjective, insular, from Late Latin insularis

Adjective

probably modification (influenced by English -ary) of Late Latin insularis

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“Insulary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulary. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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