19 March 2020 - LOST ENGLISH WORDS


 LOST ENGLISH WORDS

G'day folks,

The English language is evolving all the time. Check out these words that seem to have disappeared from use.



bubulcitate
v
1623 -1678
to act as a cowherd; to cry like a cowherd
When their cat went missing, they were on the street bubulcitating for weeks. 

buccellation
n
1657 -1731
act of dividing into small morsels
The buccellation and apportionment of their rations was the subject of heated argument. 

bumposopher
n
1834 -1886
one learned in bumps; a phrenologist
Craniology has progressed greatly since the days of bumposophers. 

cacatory
adj
1684 -1753
accompanied by loose bowels
For the diners, the effects of the chicken cacciatore, alas, were cacatory. 

cacozealous
adj
1656 -1696
imitating badly; poorly affected
Her cacozealous attempt at mimicking her boss bordered on being offensive. 

cagastric
adj
1662 -1753
of diseases, originating under an ill star
We no longer believe in cagastric causes for illness and deformity. 

cameranious
adj
1791 -1791
of or relating to a chamber 


The social gathering benefited from the cozy, cameranious setting. 



Clancy's comment: Is it any wonder they have fallen by the wayside?

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2 comments:

  1. Have you noted that increasingly people use the word "cows" when they mean "cattle." I am sorry, but some lost words should not be lost on the theory that the English language is always evolving. If you happen to be in the business of raising a breeding "cows" you will be at a distinct disadvantage if you are no longer able to distinguish between the sexes of your "cows."

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