OBSOLETE

obsolete. obsolete, olde, past date, growne out of vse or custome.

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obsolete. Obsolete, a. worn or grown out of use, disused

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Ob″so‐lete (?), a. [[L. obsoletus, p. p. of obsolescere. See Obsolescent.]] 1. 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. 2. (Biol.) Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive.
Syn. — Ancient; antiquated; old-fashioned; antique; old; disused; neglected. See Ancient.