obsoletism en · NOUN
Etymology
From obsolete + -ism.
Meanings
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A disused word or phrase; an archaism.
He cannot place side by side with 'in respect of', some kindred obsoletism; because any obsoletism, it seems, is equally bad grammar
1873, Fitzedward Hall, Modern English:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| obsoletisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |