the Middle Ages

noun

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

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Recent Examples on the Web Regardless, all of the paths have places to stay, some of which have been there since the Middle Ages. Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 The River Crossing By the Middle Ages, puzzles were on their way to becoming a pastime. Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024 It's been used as a spice since the Middle Ages and is a key ingredient in popular recipes like pumpkin pie, eggnog, and beef stew. Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Sep. 2024 Over centuries, the scent made by monks in the Middle Ages became one of the most popular fine fragrance categories at various periods throughout the 20th century. Sophia Panych, Allure, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Middle Ages 

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