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Obsolete
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To become obsolete; to go out of use. [R.] Fitzed. Hall.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
1. No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused; neglected; as, an obsolete word; an obsolete statute; -- applied chiefly to words, writings, or observances.
2. Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive.
Synonyms: Ancient; antiquated; old-fashioned; antique; old; disused; neglected. See Ancient.