TOP archaic words
500 Archaic Words That Everyone Really Needs To Use Again By Jerome London Updated September 17, 2018 These archaic words will remind you of an era past. But they’re such a refreshing change in pace from modern day vocabulary. 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 5. Afeard/afearedt —frightened 6. Affright —frighten (someone) 7. Afore —before 8. Agone —ago 9. Ague —malaria or a similar illness 10. Alack —expression of sorrow or regret 11. Alee —on or toward the lee 12. Aliment —food; nourishment 13. Alow —below 14. Amain —to a high degree; exceedingly; at full speed 15. Ambuscade —an ambush 16. Anent —about; concernin...