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
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v
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1623
-1678
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to act
as a cowherd; to cry like a cowherd
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When
their cat went missing, they were on the street bubulcitating for weeks.
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buccellation
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n
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1657
-1731
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act of
dividing into small morsels
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The
buccellation and apportionment of their rations was the subject of heated
argument.
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bumposopher
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n
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1834
-1886
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one
learned in bumps; a phrenologist
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Craniology
has progressed greatly since the days of bumposophers.
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cacatory
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adj
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1684
-1753
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accompanied
by loose bowels
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For the
diners, the effects of the chicken cacciatore, alas, were cacatory.
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cacozealous
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adj
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1656
-1696
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imitating
badly; poorly affected
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Her
cacozealous attempt at mimicking her boss bordered on being offensive.
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cagastric
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adj
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1662
-1753
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of
diseases, originating under an ill star
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We no
longer believe in cagastric causes for illness and deformity.
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cameranious
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adj
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1791
-1791
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of or
relating to a chamber
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The
social gathering benefited from the cozy, cameranious setting.
Clancy's comment: Is it any wonder they have fallen by the wayside?
I'm ...
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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."
ReplyDeleteSome city people would not know the difference.
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