Words related to technology:
* Telegraph: A device for sending messages over long distances by means of electrical signals. Now replaced by phones, internet, and other communication methods.
* Phonograph: A device for recording and playing back sound using a needle and a rotating cylinder or disc. Replaced by modern digital audio formats.
* Film: A strip of celluloid or other material coated with a light-sensitive emulsion used for recording images. Replaced by digital photography and video recording.
* Floppy disk: A magnetic storage medium that is no longer widely used. Replaced by hard drives, SSDs, and cloud storage.
Words related to social practices:
* Dandy: A man who is excessively concerned with his appearance and dress. No longer a common term, replaced by "metrosexual" in some contexts.
* Dame: A title of honor for a woman, particularly a woman of high rank. Still used in some contexts but not as common as "Lady" or "Madam."
* Fop: A man who is excessively concerned with his appearance and manners, often considered foolish. Replaced by more modern terms like "fashion-conscious" or "preppy."
* Courtesan: A high-class prostitute. No longer in common use, replaced by more neutral terms like "sex worker."
Other obsolete words:
* Hie: To hurry or hasten (now replaced by "hurry" or "rush").
* Hither: To or towards this place (now replaced by "here" or "to this place").
* Whilom: Formerly or long ago (now replaced by "formerly" or "long ago").
* Forsooth: Used to express surprise or disbelief, often with ironic or humorous effect (now replaced by other expressions of surprise or disbelief).
It's important to note that:
* The definition of "obsolete" is subjective. Some words may be considered obsolete by some but still used in specific contexts.
* The meaning of some words may have changed over time.
* Some words may be considered archaic or formal but still used in certain contexts.
If you're curious about the meaning of a word, you can consult a dictionary or etymology website for more information.