20 Old English Words to Revive : From Apricity to Jargogle to Widdendream
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
