Definition of obsolete

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Obsolete (v. i.) To become obsolete; to go out of use.

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Ycleped :: Ycleped (p. p.) Called; named; -- obsolete, except in archaic or humorous writings..
Lag :: Lag (a.) Last; long-delayed; -- obsolete, except in the phrase lag end..
Mainprise :: Mainprise (n.) A writ directed to the sheriff, commanding him to take sureties, called mainpernors, for the prisoner's appearance, and to let him go at large. This writ is now obsolete..
Zampogna :: Zampogna (n.) A sort of bagpipe formerly in use among Italian peasants. It is now almost obsolete.
Obsoleteness :: Obsoleteness (n.) The state of being obsolete, or no longer used; a state of desuetude..
Krumhorn :: Krumhorn (n.) A reed instrument of music of the cornet kind, now obsolete (see Cornet, 1, a.)..
Lengest :: Lengest (a.) Longer; longest; -- obsolete compar. and superl. of long.
Ammiral :: Ammiral (n.) An obsolete form of admiral.
His :: His (pron.) Belonging or pertaining to him; -- used as a pronominal adjective or adjective pronoun; as, tell John his papers are ready; formerly used also for its, but this use is now obsolete..
Heave :: Heave (v. t.) To throw; to cast; -- obsolete, provincial, or colloquial, except in certain nautical phrases; as, to heave the lead; to heave the log..
Obsolescence :: Obsolescence (n.) The state of becoming obsolete.
Twain :: Twain (a. & n.) Two; -- nearly obsolete in common discourse, but used in poetry and burlesque..
Snack :: Snack (v. t.) A share; a part or portion; -- obsolete, except in the colloquial phrase, to go snacks, i. e., to share..
Archaism :: Archaism (a.) Antiquity of style or use; obsoleteness.
Y- :: Y- () A prefix of obscure meaning, originally used with verbs, adverbs, adjectives, nouns, and pronouns. In the Middle English period, it was little employed except with verbs, being chiefly used with past participles, though occasionally with the infinitive Ycleped, or yclept, is perhaps the only word not entirely obsolete which shows this use..
Rewel Bone :: Rewel bone () An obsolete phrase of disputed meaning, -- perhaps, smooth or polished bone..
Eyen :: Eyen (n.) Plural of eye; -- now obsolete, or used only in poetry..
#NAME? :: -hood () A termination denoting state, condition, quality, character, totality, as in manhood, childhood, knighthood, brotherhood. Sometimes it is written, chiefly in obsolete words, in the form -head..
Antiquate :: Antiquate (v. t.) To make old, or obsolete; to make antique; to make old in such a degree as to put out of use; hence, to make void, or abrogate..
Obsolete :: Obsolete (a.) Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive.
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