As language evolves, new words are born and others die out. In this article we look at some delightful English words that time has forgotten – maybe you could start your own mini language revival and begin using them in your everyday conversation !



Apricity

… the warmth of the sun on a cold winter’s day

Bedward

… heading towards bed

To brabble

… to argue loudly

To constellate

… to cluster together

To degust

… to taste carefully

To deliciate

… to delight oneself

Elflock

… Tangled hair as if matted by elves

To gorgonise

… to have a paralyzing effect on someone

To hugger-mugger

… to act in a secretive manner

Illecebrous

… attractive

To jargogle

… to confuse

To kench

… to laugh loudly

Malagrugrous

… dismal

Monsterful

… Wonderful

Osculable

… that can be kissed

Overmorrow

… the day after tomorrow

Schoolman

… teacher

To twattle

… to gossip

Twitter-light

… twilight

Widdendream

… State of mental confusion or excitement