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Can you name the archaic words (words that are no longer used)?
created by
Frozenleaf
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An archaic word is a word that is no longer in use.
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Definition
Word
Letter(s) it starts with
Expression of sorrow or regret
Al
Yes (still in use sometimes)
A
Between
Be
Before, previous to, sooner than
E
An expression of surprise
Ga
I think
Me
Expression of wish or request
Pr
Certainly
V
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Can you name the archaic words? Quiz
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Created Aug 22, 2010 in
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chriskotx
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Aug 23rd, 2010 at 04:09 GMT
6 points
Fun short quiz. Shouldnt "alas" work for the first one?
WyvernSabres
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Aug 23rd, 2010 at 04:51 GMT
1 point
The time is much too long: it only took 30 seconds. The word for "Yes" is still very much in use, especially among Scots!
spyroninja
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Aug 23rd, 2010 at 06:09 GMT
1 point
"Methinks" doesn't really mean "I think"
Williams27
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Aug 23rd, 2010 at 16:00 GMT
2 points
@WyvernSabres, indeed, commonly heard here in Yorkshire as well!
Frozenleaf
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Aug 23rd, 2010 at 18:00 GMT
1 point
thanks! I changed it.
bicyclerace
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Aug 23rd, 2010 at 20:08 GMT
3 points
there are def more archaic words, you should make a sequel
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