archaism

English

/ˈɑː(ɹ)keɪˌɪzəm/

noun
Definitions
  • The adoption or imitation of archaic words or style.
  • An archaic word, style, etc.

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ergʰ- (begin, rule, command).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂ergʰ-

Gloss

begin, rule, command

Concept
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Time

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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