Definitions For Decenary

Alternative forms

decennary

Etymology 1

From {{etyl, la, en}} decenarius, , containing 10 items; related to the number 10, from decem, , ten + -arius, -ārius, -aryOxford English Dictionary, 3rd ed. "decenary, adj.1" Oxford University Press (Oxford), 2015. {{doublet, en, decener}}.

Adjective

(not comparable) Of or related to the number ten, (particularly) as a base of numeration. contain, containing or comprising ten items or units.

Etymology 2

From Medieval {{etyl, la, en}} decanarius, decēnārius, from decēna, , a tithing + -arius, -ārius, -ary.Oxford English Dictionary, 1st ed. "decenary , decennary, adj.2 and n." Oxford University Press (Oxford), 1894.

Adjective

(not comparable) (law, historical) Of or related to a tithing.

Noun

{{en-noun, decenaries}} (law, historical) A tithing.

Anagrams

carneyed