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The name given by ancient geographers to the northernmost part of the habitable world. According to some, this land was Norway, according to others, Iceland, or more probably Mainland, the largest of the Shetland islands; hence, the Latin phrase ultima Thule, farthest Thule.

• Anciently
  In ancient times.
• Latinist
  One skilled in Latin; a Latin scholar.
• Phraseological
  Of or pertaining to phraseology; consisting of a peculiar form of words.
• Worldliness
  The quality of being worldly; a predominant passion for obtaining the good things of this life; covetousness; addictedness to gain and temporal enjoyments; worldly-mindedness.
• Ancientness
  The quality of being ancient; antiquity; existence from old times.
• Latinistic
  Of, pertaining to, or derived from, Latin; in the Latin style or idiom.
• Phraseologist
  A collector or coiner of phrases.
• Worldling
  A person whose soul is set upon gaining temporal possessions; one devoted to this world and its enjoyments.
• Ancientry
  Antiquity; what is ancient.
• Latinitaster
  One who has but a smattering of Latin.
• Phraseology
  Manner of expression; peculiarity of diction; style.
• Worldly
  Relating to the world; human; common; as, worldly maxims; worldly actions.
• Accorded
  of Accord
• Ancienty
  Age; antiquity.
• Latinity
  The Latin tongue, style, or idiom, or the use thereof; specifically, purity of Latin style or idiom.
• Probably
  In a probable manner; in likelihood.
• Worldly-minded
  Devoted to worldly interests; mindful of the affairs of the present life, and forgetful of those of the future; loving and pursuing this world's goods, to the exclusion of piety and attention to spiritual concerns.
• According
  of Accord
• Farthest
  Most distant or remote; as, the farthest degree. See Furthest.

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