archaism
noun
- the use or imitation of archaic words, technique, etc.
- an archaic word, usage, style, practice, etc.
See archaism in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ärˈkē-ĭzˌəm, -kā-)
noun- An archaic word, phrase, idiom, or other expression.
- An archaic style, quality, or usage.
Related Forms:
- arˌcha·isˈtic (-ĭsˈtĭk) adjective
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