2007-01-13 18:33:11 · 6 answers · asked by Abel 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Whippersnapper. Someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous.
Steerage. A word once used for cheapest passenger accommodation on a ship.
Milk Bottle. When is the last time you bought a bottle of milk?
Abacus. Does anyone know how to use one?
Foolscap. A British word for a sheet of writing or printing paper measuring approximately 13 by 16 inches.
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2007-01-13 18:41:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't mean good or bad - it just means that it's no longer in use, or has been superseded by a newer version. For instance, "With the release of Windows 95, Windows 3.1 became obsolete." Buying something that's obsolete usually means it's not worth as much, or that it may not work as well as the current version.
2016-05-23 23:29:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laudaunam: Now known as Morphine
Cad : An over-affectionate young man
Rasher : A measurement of bacon
Egad : The equivilant of crap today
Vapors : A fainting spell
Lothario : A man with only one thing on his mind
Prude : A woman without a lothario
Dastardly : A sneaky underhanded act or person
Sasparilla : A rootbeer like beverage, (nasty)
Dapper : A well dressed man
Shyster : A conman/ripoff artist
2007-01-13 21:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by msmaryanne3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some obsolete words (forgotten or rarely used):
EYESERVICE - Work done only when the boss is watching.
EUGERIA - Normal and happy old age.
LAPLING - Someone who enjoys resting in women's laps.
PARNEL - A priest's mistress.
PILGARLIC - A bald head that looks like a peeled garlic.
GROAK - To watch people silently while they are eating, hoping they will ask you to join them.
2007-01-13 21:10:30 · answer #4 · answered by Arnoux 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kempt-the opposite of unkempt
2007-01-13 18:36:13 · answer #5 · answered by Meggie Oakblood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no offense to anyone at all but what about-Gay meaning happy?
2007-01-13 18:52:56 · answer #6 · answered by tina1rules 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋