"pseudomedieval" meaning in All languages combined

See pseudomedieval on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more pseudomedieval [comparative], most pseudomedieval [superlative]
Etymology: pseudo- + medieval Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pseudo|medieval}} pseudo- + medieval Head templates: {{en-adj}} pseudomedieval (comparative more pseudomedieval, superlative most pseudomedieval)
  1. Seemingly, but not actually, medieval; resembling the Middle Ages, or something from that era.
    Sense id: en-pseudomedieval-en-adj-uiLKLCzV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pseudo-

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