Obsolescent: alternatives and connections

An obsolete or colloquial contraction of the old form hem, them.

An obsolete form of admiral.

To make old, or obsolete; to make antique; to make old in such a degree as to put out of use; hence, to make void, or abrogate.

Grown old. Hence: Bygone; obsolete; out of use; old-fashioned; as, an antiquated law.

The act of annulling; annulment.

The spotted deer (Cervus axis or Axis maculata) of India, where it is called hog deer and parrah (Moorish name).

A sort of leather, prepared from the skin of the buffalo, dressed with oil, like chamois; also, the skins of oxen, elks, and other ani…

In the neighborhood of; near or next to; not far from; close to; along with; as, come and sit by me.

A cloth of exceedingly fine texture, used by the ancients. It is disputed whether it was of cotton, linen, or silk.

Blind and absurd devotion to a fallen leader or an obsolete cause; hence, absurdly vainglorious or exaggerated patriotism.

The act or process of contracting, shortening, or shrinking; the state of being contracted; as, contraction of the heart, of the pupil…

An obsolete rude reed instrument (Ger. Zinken), of the oboe family.

An obsolete name for the cornet-a-piston.

A fossil shell, curved like a ram's horn; an obsolete name for an ammonite.

The quality or state of being decent, suitable, or becoming, in words or behavior; propriety of form in social intercourse, in actions…

Out of a straight line; winding; varying from directness; as, a devious path or way.

To cease to use; to discontinue the practice of.

A cartilaginous lidlike appendage which closes the glottis while food or drink is passing while food or drink is passing through the p…