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archaism

UK
/ˈɑː.keɪ.ɪ.zəm/
US
/ˈɑr.keɪ.ɪ.zəm/

Translations

archaismnoun
archaisms
pl
UK
/ˈɑː.keɪ.ɪ.zəm/
US
/ˈɑr.keɪ.ɪ.zəm/
archaïsmeLinguistique : mot, tournure ou emploi vieilli.
The use of 'thou' and 'thee' in modern English is considered an archaism.
L’emploi de « thou » et de « thee » dans l’anglais moderne est considéré comme un archaïsme.
archaïsmeLittéraire, artistique : usage volontaire de formes anciennes.
The poet's work is full of archaisms, giving it a distinctly medieval feel.
L’œuvre du poète est pleine d’archaïsmes, ce qui lui donne une forte tonalité médiévale.
Synonyms
antiquity
archaic word
old-fashioned expression
obsolete term
relic

Definitions

archaismnoun
A thing that is very old or old-fashioned, especially an outdated word or phrase.
The use of 'thou' and 'thee' in modern English is considered an archaism.
The use or conscious imitation of very old or old-fashioned styles or features in language or art.
The poet's work is full of archaisms, giving it a distinctly medieval feel.
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