ἀρχαϊσμός

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • old-world charm (of style)
  • use of obsolete expressions, archaism
  • ancient custom

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek ἀρχαΐζω (be old-fashioned).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀρχαΐζω

Gloss

be old-fashioned

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