ANTHOLOGY

n.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

A discourses on flowers. [R.]

2.
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A collection of flowers; a garland. [R.]

3.
n.

A collection of flowers of literature, that is, beautiful passages from authors; a collection of poems or epigrams; -- particularly applied to a collection of ancient Greek epigrams.

4.
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A service book containing a selection of pieces for the festival services.