2. Seniority. [Obs.]
ANCILE
An*ci"le, n. Etym: [L.] (Rom. Antiq.)
Defn: The sacred shield of the Romans, said to have-fallen from heaven in the reign of Numa. It was the palladium of Rome.
ANCILLARY
An"cil*la*ry, a. Etym: [L. ancillaris, fr. ancilla a female servant.]
Defn: Subservient or subordinate, like a handmaid; auxiliary. The Convocation of York seems to have been always considered as inferior, and even ancillary, to the greater province. Hallam.
ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION
An"cil*la*ry ad*min`is*tra"tion. (Law)
Defn: An administration subordinate to, and in aid of, the primary or principal administration of an estate.
ANCILLE
An*cille", n. Etym: [OF. ancelle, L. ancilla.]
Defn: A maidservant; a handmaid. [Obs.] Chaucer.
ANCIPITAL; ANCIPITOUS An*cip"i*tal, An*cip"i*tous, a. Etym: [L. anceps, ancipitis, two- headed, double; an- for amb- on both sides + caput head.] (Bot.)