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Obsolete English is old English usage that is simply not understood by modern speakers. For example Shakespeare's use of the word damask to mean "of variegated color" is obsolete. It requires a footnote to be understood by the modern reader.
Do not confuse obsolete English, which no one understands, with archaic English, for example words like thou and yclept, which no one really uses but every educated speaker understands without the help of an editor.
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Is gayer a word in the English dictionary?
Yes, but it's only a form of the obsolete meaning for "gay" which was "happy." This word was virtually extinct by the 1970s, and today it doesn't have this meaning at all.
What is the Meaning of maryjane?
An archaic and probably obsolete slang term for Marijuana.
What is the meaning of irksome?
The Meaning of Irksome,-annoying; irritating; exasperating; tiresome.-Obsolete. causing weariness or disgust.
What is the meaning of the word ablicant?
The word "ablicant" does not have a commonly recognized meaning in the English language. It is possible that it is a rare or obsolete term, a specialized term in a particular field, or a misspelling or variation of another word. Without further context or information, it is challenging to provide a definitive answer regarding the meaning of "ablicant."
What is the meaning of mahahabag?
That has no meaning in English.
What does ensear mean in English?
It is an obsolete word meaning 'to dry up'
How do bald eagles get bald?
ummm....they are not bald. The name came from the obsolete English word (bald), meaning white.
What does streale mean?
Streale is an archaic English word meaning arrow. It is one of the oldest words in the Oxford English Dictionary, but is now considered obsolete.
What is a bain?
The word "bain" in English is an obsolete term for a bath - coming directly from the French word "bain" meaning a bath.
What is the word 'elder' the comparative of?
It comes from the Old English word 'eldra', which could be considered the comparative of 'eld', an obsolete English word meaning one's age.
Is gayer a word in the English dictionary?
Yes, but it's only a form of the obsolete meaning for "gay" which was "happy." This word was virtually extinct by the 1970s, and today it doesn't have this meaning at all.
What is the obsolete meaning of skill?
cause
What is the origin of the word debris?
Adopted into English from a now obsolete French word 'debrisier' meaning 'to break into pieces. The word 'bruisier' is of Celtic origin meaning 'to shatter' and also has connections
What does tuckle mean?
"Tuckle" does not have a widely recognized meaning in the English language. It may be a rare or obsolete term, a regional dialect word, or possibly a misspelling.
What does uncogenial mean?
"Uncogenial" is not a commonly used word in English. It appears to be a rare or obsolete term, and its meaning may not be widely recognized or defined in modern dictionaries.
What is the Latin root of recklessness?
"Recklessness" has no Latin root; it is constructed entirely of native English parts. ("Reck" is a verb meaning "to care about; to be cautious", which is by now nearly obsolete.)
What is a yeat?
A yeat is a dialect spelling of the word gate, which has become obsolete except for in place names.
