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obsolete
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Obsolete \Ob"so*lete\, a. [L. obsoletus, p. p. of obsolescere. See Obsolescent.] 1. No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused; neglected; as, an obsolete word; an obsolete statute; -- applied chiefly to words, writings, or observances. [1913 Webster] 2. (Biol.) Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive. [1913 Webster] Syn: Ancient; antiquated; old-fashioned; antique; old; disused; neglected. See Ancient. [1913 Webster] .
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Obsolete \Ob"so*lete\, v. i. To become obsolete; to go out of use. [R.] --Fitzed. Hall. [1913 Webster]
