atomy

at·o·my ¹  (t-m)

n. pl. at·o·mies Archaic

1. A tiny particle; a mote.

2. A tiny being.

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[From Latin atom, pl. of atomus, atom; see atom.]

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at·o·my ²  (t-m)

n. pl. at·o·mies Archaic

A gaunt person; a skeleton.

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[From an atomy, respelling of anatomy.]

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atomy¹

n pl -mies Archaic

1. an atom or minute particle

2. a minute creature

[from Latin atomī atoms, but used as if singular; see atom]

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atomy²

n pl -mies

an obsolete word for skeleton

[from mistaken division of anatomy (as if an atomy)]

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atomy

Obsolete, a skeleton.

See also: Bones