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Disappearing Words

2011-08-23 15:01:48.385801+00 by Dan Lyke 3 comments

Disappearing words: wittol, drysalter, and alienism. Via Time: Researchers detect disappearing words that are falling out of usage.

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#Comment Re: made: 2011-08-23 15:27:51.38001+00 by: Larry Burton

Now there is a challenge, bringing these words back into vogue. I like supererogate and plan to use it in writing at least once a day for the next week. It should be easy I know several supererogates as it is.

#Comment Re: made: 2011-08-23 15:56:10.90316+00 by: ebradway

I assume you've seen Save the Words?

#Comment Re: made: 2011-08-24 01:51:10.523248+00 by: Dave Polaschek ipad

Ever read Charles Mackay's Lost Beauties of the English Language ? Same sort of thing, but from 1874 in England.