ETYM Old Fren. aage, eage, French âge, from Latin aetas through a supposed Late Lat. aetaticum. Latin aetas is contracted from aevitas, from aevum lifetime, age; akin to Eng. aye ever. Related to Each.
1. A historic period.
2. A time in life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises.
3. How long something has existed.
4. A prolonged period of time
5. A late time of life