September 30th: Today’s outdated word is from Dr. Johnson's 1755 dictionary.

"Antick," adj. "Odd; ridiculously wild; buffoon in gesticulation."

Source: Johnson, S. (2006). A Dictionary Of The English Language. Penguin Classics.

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September 23rd: Today’s outdated word is from Dr. Johnson's 1755 dictionary.

"Trucklebed," noun. "A bed that runs on wheels under a higher bed."

Source: Johnson, S. (2006). A Dictionary Of The English Language. Penguin Classics.

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September 16th: Today’s outdated word is from Dr. Johnson's 1755 dictionary.

"Relume," verb. "To light anew; to rekindle."

Source: Johnson, S. (2006). A Dictionary Of The English Language. Penguin Classics.

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