Definition: The term "ancillae" has no clear, universally recognized meaning in English or Jewish texts, making its exact etymology an intriguing question. However, it seems to be a Greek or Latin derived term that might have been associated with the idea of "missing links," akin to how an ancillary is not part of something but attached to it, especially by way of an attachment. The precise context and historical significance of this term are difficult to pin down as it was used in various contexts. It's possible it could be related to ancient Egyptian or Jewish concepts where the presence of a link or connection between two things was sought after or valued. In modern usage, "ancillae" is typically associated with the Greek philosophical concept of "paradoxes" which refers to situations where there seems to be no clear answer or solution. It could also imply something being 'missing,' like in the context of a missing link between the earth and the stars, for instance. In summary, while it's impossible to provide a specific definition without more historical or linguistic detail from the text itself, "ancillae" has likely been associated with Greek ideas about paradoxes or the concept of missing connections.