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Synonyms for privy

Grammar : Adj
Spell : priv-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɪv i

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Définition of privy

Origin :
  • "private," early 13c., from Old French privé "friendly, intimate; a private place," from Latin privatus "private, personal" (see private (adj.)). Meaning "participating in (a secret)" (usually with to) is attested from late 14c. Related: Privily. Privy Council is from c.1300 in a general sense; specifically of the British government, first attested late 14c., as consaile priue. Privy member "organ of sex" is from late 13c.
  • adj secret
  • adj aware
Example sentences :
  • After the Privy Council outrage there was very little for Franklin to do.
  • Extract from : « Benjamin Franklin » by Paul Elmer More
  • This question was referred to a committee of eight Privy Councillors.
  • Extract from : « Browning's England » by Helen Archibald Clarke
  • A reward for your apprehension was actually deliberated at the Privy Council.
  • Extract from : « The O'Donoghue » by Charles James Lever
  • Methinks the baker is just as good a man as the privy councillor.
  • Extract from : « Debts of Honor » by Maurus Jkai
  • Whereupon Clifton threatened to complain to the Privy Council.
  • Extract from : « Shakespearean Playhouses » by Joseph Quincy Adams
  • This correspondence is found among the "Proceedings of the Privy Council."
  • Extract from : « Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 » by J. Endell Tyler
  • Oberon then sent for Puck, his chief favourite and privy counsellor.
  • Extract from : « Tales from Shakespeare » by Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb
  • The power of the Privy Council over legislation was abolished.
  • Extract from : « Historical and Political Essays » by William Edward Hartpole Lecky
  • But I know you have been privy to his impious designs upon my wife.
  • Extract from : « The Comedies of William Congreve » by William Congreve
  • And the heads of the Privy Council bowed as one in approval.
  • Extract from : « The World Peril of 1910 » by George Griffith

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