List: archaic
Words or expressions no longer current or that are current only within a few special contexts.
archaic expression noun noun (generic)
- hour of the Rooster (around 6pm, 5-7pm, or 6-8pm), hour of the Cock
archaic expression noun noun (generic)
- hour of the Dog (around 8pm, 7-9pm, or 8-10pm)
archaic noun noun (generic)
- ring finger
archaic noun noun (generic)
- virtuous ruler, worthy monarch
obsolete kanji archaic Buddhism noun noun (generic)
- path to enlightenment
archaic yodan verb (archaic) yodan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby), to embrace, to hug
archaic noun noun (generic)
- stopping in one's tracks, standing still
archaic noun noun (generic)
- day of the Tiger
archaic noun noun (generic)
- day of the Hare
archaic expression noun noun (generic)
- day of the Snake