First Known Use: 1542
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annals
noun plural an·nals \ˈa-nəlz\
: historical records
: records of the activities of an organization
Full Definition of ANNALS
1
: a record of events arranged in yearly sequence
2
: historical records : chronicles
3
: records of the activities of an organization
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Origin of ANNALS
Latin annales, from plural of annalis yearly — more at annual
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ANNALS Defined for Kids
annals
noun plural an·nals \ˈa-nəlz\
Definition of ANNALS for Kids
1
: a record of events arranged in yearly sequence
2
: historical records : history <the annnals of sports>
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