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pseudoarchaic

pseudoarchaic is the alternative form of pseudo-archaic.

Meaning of pseudo-archaic

Adjective

pseudo-archaic (not comparable)

  1. Seemingly, but not actually, archaic.
    • To dramatize Norse myths, he created a pseudo-archaic form of German, whose cadences dictated the stately melodic lines, which in turn flowed together into endless scenes.2009 March 26, Justin Davidson, “The Fellowship of ‘The Ring’”, in New York, New York, N.Y.: New York Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 07 Dec 2025

Questions about pseudoarchaic

What is pseudoarchaic the alternative form of?
Pseudoarchaic is the alternative form of pseudo-archaic.

Words near pseudoarchaic in the dictionary

  1. pseudoarchaeological
  2. pseudoarchaeologies
  3. pseudoarchaeologist
  4. pseudoarchaeologists
  5. pseudoarchaeology
  6. pseudoarchaic
  7. pseudoarchaism
  8. pseudoarchaisms
  9. pseudoarchaist
  10. pseudoarchaists
  11. pseudoarcheology

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