OBSOLETES

Verb

obsoletes

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of obsolete

Source: Wiktionary


OBSOLETE

Ob"so*lete, a. Etym: [L. obsoletus, p.p. of obsolescere. See Obsolescent.]

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. (Biol.)

Definition: Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive.

Syn.

– Ancient; antiquated; old-fashioned; antique; old; disused; neglected. See Ancient.

Ob"so*lete, v. i.

Definition: To become obsolete; to go out of use. [R.] Fitzed. Hall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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