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archaist 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
  1. a person who archaizes
  2. antiquary: an expert or collector of antiquities
  3. (archaistic) imitative of an archaic style or manner; "archaistic writing"
  4. (Archaism) In language, an archaism (from the ἀρχαϊκός, archaïkós, 'old-fashioned, antiquated', ultimately ἀρχαῖος, archaîos, 'from the beginning, ancient') is the use of a form of speech or writing that is no longer current. ...
  5. (archaism) usage of an older, often obsolete form of language
  6. (Archaism) A word or expression no longer in general use.  Example: Shakespearean language
  7. (Archaism) A name which is antiquated in style or meaning (cf. Anachronism). For example, Clabber Girl baking powder recalls an earlier time.
  8. (Archaism) an obsolete word or phrase.
  9. (Archaism) using obsolete or archaic words when current alternatives are available.
  10. (archaism) Old or outdated words or syntax which are intentionally used for effect.
  11. (archaism) The deliberate use of obsolete words, grammar or expressions. This may be done because of the nature of the subject matter, to create a particular mood (for example, solemnity) or simply to help a poem rhyme or scan.