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ancillary definition

an·cil·lary (an′sə ler′ē, an sil′ər ē)

adjective

  1. subordinate: often with to
  2. that serves as an aid; auxiliary

Etymology: < L ancillaris < ancilla, maidservant, dim. of fem. of anculus, servant

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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