Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Relative to an early period or to a fashion long out of date; primitive; antiquated; archaic.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective rare Archaic.
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- adjective Archaic form of
archaic .
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Examples
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As its equivalent, in vocabulary I could devise only a somewhat archaical English whose old-fashioned and sub-antique flavour would contrast with our modern and everyday speech, admitting at times even Latin and French terms, such as res scibilis and citrouille.
Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855
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And Maurtius is dreaming of 3 millions tourists, with the archaical network of water and energy distribution???
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