I don't know about you, but I find obsolete words so interesting. It gives us a window into the ways of thinking of eras long gone. I find it truly fascinating. I came across these old words, and it got me thinking on how we'd employ them. Could we?
So the challenge is this... Write a poem or short story on any topic and in any style you wish with as many of these following obsolete English words :
BLATTEROON (n.) :
A senseless babbler or boaster.
APRICATE (v.) :
To bask in the sun or to sun oneself. It derives from the Latin word 'apricus'.
POTVALIANT (adj.) :
To become brave as a result of being drunk.
BAWCOCK (n.) :
A fine fellow. It derives from the French 'beau coq'.
SPANGHEW (v.) :
To throw violently into the air, especially a frog or toad from the end of a stick.
AEOLIST (n.) :
A pompous person who pretends to have inspiration or spiritual insight.
SATISDICTION (n.) :
To say all that is required.
ANAGAPESIS (n.) :
A loss of feelings for someone who was formerly loved.
OVERMORROW (n.) :
The day after tomorrow.
YESTREEN (n.) :
Last night. Yesterday evening. A Scottish word from the 18th century often seen in poetic usage.
FUDGEL (v.) :
Pretending to work while actually doing nothing. (18th century)
DYSANIA (n.) :
Extreme difficulty getting out of bed in the morning. (20th century)
ULTRACREPIDARIAN (n. ; adj.) :
Somebody who gives opinions on subjects they know nothing about. (19th century)
KAKISTOCRACY (n.) :
Government led by the worst or least qualified people. (19th century)
TWATTLING (v.) :
Gossipping idly about unimportant things. (16th century)
LANSPRESADO (n.) :
Someone who always conveniently shows up without any money. (18th century)
GROKE (v.) :
To stare at someone while they eat, hoping they'll share. (Old Scots language)
SLUGABED (n.) :
A person who stays in bed after the usual or proper time to get up. (16th century)
FROBLY-MOBLY (adj.) :
Neither well or unwell. (18th century)
UHTCEARE (n.) :
Anxiously lying awake before dawn, worrying about the day ahead. (Old English)
PERENDINATE (v.) :
To put off until the day after tomorrow. (19th century)
PHILOGROBILIZED (adj.) :
Having a hangover, but without admitting to have been drinking. (19th century)
CALLIPYGIAN (adj.) :
Having beautiful well-shaped buttocks. (19th century)
PEG PUFF (n.) :
A young woman with the manners of an old one. (Old Scots language)
GRUMBLETONIANS (n.) :
People who are angry or unhappy with their government. (17th century)
SNOLLYGOSTER (n.) :
A shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician. (19th century)
SHIVVINESS (n.) :
The uncomfortable feeling of wearing new underwear. (Old English)
CACOETHES (n.) :
Irresistible urge to do something inadvisable. (16th century)
ABLIGURITION (n.) :
Spending lavish amounts of money on food. (17th century)

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