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archaic outdated, old-fashioned, or antiquated in language or style  ■ "I can't believe you still use a floppy disk! That's so archaic."


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hansom A type of horse-drawn carriage used for transportation in the 19th century. This word is now archaic and rarely used.  ■ The old man rode off into the sunset in his grand hansom.

thou An archaic form of the pronoun "you," often used in formal or religious contexts.  ■ "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor." - King James Bible

arch An architectural structure that spans an opening or supports a roof, consisting of two or more curved pieces of stone or brick.  ■ "The Roman Colosseum is famous for its grand arch that spans the entire entrance."; A way of behaving or thinking that is pretentious or self-aggrandizing.  ■ "He always tries to put on an air of sophistication with his fancy French accent and archaic vocabulary."