Use Of Olde Words

[Drusilla]

Which words from our language history, be it from Chaucer's era, Shakespeare, or Dickens do you use, or would like to see return to common usage?
I remember watching an episode of The Simpsons where Mr Burns used the term 'rapscallion' to describe Bart and I've continued to use it for my younger daughter. I also use the term 'methinks' in both written and oral communications.
Are there any other old fashioned words used by ABers?

[fideldyfee]

This word isnt really that old but when my dad is going somewhere with his girlfriend i always say they are going out 'courting'. it winds him up no end and gives me and my sister a good laugh too.

[lankeela]

I say 'out damned spot' when I want the dog to go for a wee.

[Playbill]

I can't wait for the words 'what a beautiful day' to become reality.

[buggernuts]

The word I'd like to see in use again is gammerstang, a bad tempered woman. See the complete O.E.D.

[mrbatfink]

The word 'Cromulant' has also been on the Simpsons. It is not actually a word yet.... But i have been using it in the context used in the simpsons and it is spreading. give it a year and it will be in the dictionary.

Cromulant: meaning acceptable

Its a perfectly cromulant word!!!

[xrayspecs]

There's a fantastic web site www.pseudodictionary.com where you can make up your own words and add them.

[beetucks]

My granny called the pharmacy the apothekary

[theo_wyvern]

try www.urbandictionary.com - great for when you overhear yopungsters talking on a bus - lets look forward and not back

[dilligaf]

I would love someone to say to me

"Ye have won ye olde lottery"

[Narolines]

I always think it's a shame "mulligrubs" dropped out of use......

[Drusilla]

I had to look it up narolines, but I agree. What a great word.

[bumbles]

so what does "mukigrubs" mean

[bumbles]

sorry meant "mulligrubs"