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archaic

[ahr-key-ik] / ɑrˈkeɪ ɪk /


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In the days since Parton’s death, commenters have flocked to the “Travelin’ Thru” music video, a compilation of pixels rendered in 240p, uploaded to an archaic version of YouTube some 19 years ago.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2026

When the second-largest U.S. bank discloses its quarterly financial results, analysts have to decipher the lexicon of CEO Brian Moynihan, riddled with obscure, archaic words fit for novelists or judges of bygone centuries.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Helen adds that despite "archaic notions" still being attached to endometriosis, a greater awareness is a positive to both diagnosed and undiagnosed people.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Hanisee owns one of nearly 700 properties in Altadena that’s never had sewer lines, instead operating for decades on now-outdated septic tanks or even more archaic and environmentally hazardous cesspools.

From Los Angeles Times May 15, 2026

Curt called her “Mother,” which had a certain formality, an archaic ring.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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