Synonyms for privy
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : priv-ee |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɪv i |
Top 10 synonyms for privy Other synonyms for the word privy
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
- 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
Antonyms for privy
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