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Read through this list of archaic words and pick a few to insert into your own lexicon. 1. Abaft —toward or at the stern of a ship; further aft. 2. Abroad —out of doors. 3. Accouchement —birthing. 4. Advertisement —a notice to readers in a book.
coster comes from Costard, a type of cooking apple, monger means trader or seller. a greengrocer, seller of fruit and vegetables. fishmonger, ironmonger and warmonger are among the surviving words ending in -monger. cove. unknown. a fellow or chap. Used in 1860s.
May 19, 2018 · 11. Godspeed is an archaic way of saying goodbye, and is used in modern English in situations where very great earnestness is not inappropriate, such as a very dangerous mission, for example, where lives are at risk. It means "May God speed you", that is, may God give you success. It is a wish for a safe, successful outcome.
Apr 21, 2022 · The same as saying “Holy cow!” 13. “Zounds!” 16th century Shortened from “God’s wounds”. An expression of surprise. 14. “Alack!” 15th century Expression of surprise. 15. “Odds bodkins!” 15th century Another Expression of surprise. 16. “Gadzooks!” 17th century Shortened from “God’s hooks”. An expression of surprise.
Oct 21, 2017 · Somewhere in a fantasy version of the Caribbean during the 1490s, a sword fight ensues twixt two exclamation- and interjection-loving roisterers. See what kind of interesting and archaic words they use to express how they feel in the examples below. These are all real words used throughout history that work great in medieval fantasy and…
Jul 16, 2019 · 6. God spede you. Means: Have a nice day. An epic way to send someone off. “Sir, god spede you and call me when you get home!” 7. Fare thee well. Means: Have a nice day. Rolls off the tongue and better than “have a good one”. “Sir, we’re closing up, so finish your nachos and fare thee well.” 8. I cry your mercy. Means: I beg your ...
Jul 5, 2016 · Whether that makes it a "religious term" depends on what your definition of a "religious term" is. It's pretty archaic now. Perhaps surprisingly, it's not (originally) wishing "speed" to the person - it's from the old English word "spede" which means "success" (and from which "speed" is derived). So it's saying "May god give success to you".
