archaism

• Sustantivo que designa el uso de una expresión anticuada o en desuso, o la propia expresión o palabra arcaica. También puede referirse a una costumbre o cosa propia de tiempos antiguos que pervive como vestigio.

A noun referring to the use of an archaic or outdated expression, or the expression itself.

1. Use of an archaic expressionC1formal

   The use of a word, phrase, or style that is no longer in common use, often to create an old-fashioned effect.

   arcaísmo

   • The poet's work is full of archaism, using words like 'thou' and 'doth'.
   • His speech was marked by archaism, making it sound like it came from a bygone era.
   • The novel's archaism adds a layer of historical authenticity.

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2. An archaic word or expressionC1formal

   A word or phrase that is no longer commonly used in modern language.

   arcaísmo

   • 'Methinks' is an archaism that is rarely used today.
   • The dictionary lists many archaisms from Old English.
   • Using such an archaism in a modern conversation might confuse people.

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