Summer is so ending and I eagerly await cooler temperatures as days begin to grow shorter. I find I have more time to be at my laptop and it's been a while since I did some archaic words and phrases, so let's see what I have here. As in the past, I chose words that are archaic and originated before the 16th century. The English language is ever changing but as a writer, I am still interested in these old terms from long ago. I hope you can use some of these in your writing!
Askance - Origin Unknown - First Known Use: 1530
adverb
adverb
: in a way that shows a lack of trust or approval
: with a side-glance : obliquely
: with disapproval or distrust : scornfully <they eyed the stranger askance>
Troth - Middle English - First Known Use: 12th century
noun
noun
Loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity <pledged my troth>
One's pledged word <I don't remember the details or, by my troth, even the gist — Stanley Elkin>; also : betrothal
Dingle - Middle English, deep hollow - First Known Use: 13th century
noun
noun
Full of or accompanied by something specified —used with with <a situation fraught with danger>
Causing or characterized by emotional distress or tension : uneasy <a fraught relationship>
Damsel - Middle English - First Known Use: 13th century
noun
noun
A girl or young woman who is not married
"Wist you not that I be about my father's business?"
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There is not overmuch to do here. (too much)
She showed pluck in getting up on stage. (courage & determination)
