The Deadword Dictionary was first written more than twenty years
ago. I'm making some changes, based on further refinement of the
concept, and also including an "Iffy" section. Here are the rules
for the selection of Deadwords: Orphans, words used in only a
single common expression, with no flexibility, such as "yore" as in
"days of yore." Faux amis, words borrowed from another language but
misunderstood or misapplied (a la mode) Obsolete words or phrases
Iffy words-you decide whether they still have weight in today's
language. You might call this the rearview mirror perspective, with
a "huh" under one's breath. Yeah? They really said that? The
English language is like a kitchen sponge: it picks up all the tiny
pieces of we-don't-know-what but we need a word, so we'll just use
this stray one from we-don't-care-where. But when did you last see
a "doublet" or "spitoon" or use "whilom"-why keep them around? A
little housecleaning is in order here. Got your favorite overworked
obsolete nugget? Send it in to
[email protected].
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