The dictionary isn’t forever. Here’s the lowdown on why certain words are not in the dictionary and how they got removed.

Some old words fade away for unclear reasons, while others become obsolete due to advances in technology. 24/7 Tempo used Lexico.com’s list of Archaic Words That Used To Be Common In English to ...

24/7 Tempo used Lexico.com’s list of Archaic Words That Used To Be Common In English to compile a list of once-popular words and expressions no one uses anymore. Many date from the 16th century ...

In other words, a drunk. Or, you know, me. This word is great because it can be shortened (dipso) and also has an adjectival version: dipsomaniacal. 1. Nectarian: Forgive me, for I am about to ...

But in the 1800s, the word was often used with one of its now little-known meanings: “to sing loudly and clearly.” The Lyric: “Pray you, dutifully prime your matin chime, ye ringers” Matin ...

Not all added words are strictly trendy, however; some are archaic words uncovered by linguistics experts, and others are new entries for existing words. Because the OED is based in England ...