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archaism [Am ˈɑrkiˌɪzəm, ˈɑrkeɪˌɪzəm, Brit ˈɑːkeɪɪz(ə)m] N C or U

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Both authors created distinctive, singular worlds of fantasy and employed archaisms in their writings. en.wikipedia.org

To talk of that act as the act of the sovereign savours of the archaism of past centuries. en.wikipedia.org

Nevertheless, the term "phorminx" continued to be used as an archaism in poetry. en.wikipedia.org

His wide-ranging, eclectic style blended archaism and modernity. en.wikipedia.org

The compound adverbs and prepositions found in the writing of lawyers ("e.g. heretofore, hereunto, thereof") are examples of archaisms as a form of jargon. en.wikipedia.org

The stated intention was to produce a fresh translation, free of archaisms. en.wikipedia.org

These often reflect centuries-old variation or constitute archaisms. en.wikipedia.org

There have many parodies of her poetry, particularly of her archaisms, flowery language, and perceived sentimentality. en.wikipedia.org

In history, archaism is used to connote a superior, albeit mythical, golden age. en.wikipedia.org

To distinguish itself from contemporary colloquial language, standard language usage includes archaisms and honorific colours. en.wikipedia.org

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