I. |a(ˌ)nōˈdämənē also |ä- or -ōm- or -ˌnē or -ˌnī adverb
Usage: often capitalized A, usually capitalized D
Etymology: Medieval Latin, in the year of the Lord (i.e., Jesus Christ)
— used to indicate that a time division falls within the Christian era, usually being placed before the year
anno Domini 1980
and after other time divisions
in the 8th century anno Domini
within the 1st millennium anno Domini
— abbr. A.D. often printed in small capitals
II. noun
Usage: usually capitalized A&D
: advancing years : old age
Anno Domini softens even the cynics — Atlantic