reverse search

Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
Afro-American (old-fashioned) of or pertaining to American Blacks, their African heritage, or their history or culture. [2 definitions]
almshouse (old-fashioned) an institution financed from public funds that provides shelter to those in need; poorhouse. [1/2 definitions]
antediluvian hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. [2/4 definitions]
antiquate to make obsolete or old-fashioned.
asylum (old-fashioned) an institution for the care of those who are unable to maintain themselves, such as orphans or the severely mentally ill. [1/3 definitions]
baby doll (old-fashioned) used as an affectionate or flirtatious term for a woman, esp. one's girlfriend or wife. [1/4 definitions]
barbershop of, for, or concerning the closely harmonized part singing of old-fashioned or sentimental songs. [1/2 definitions]
bindle (slang, old-fashioned) a bundle of possessions carried by a hobo, usually including bedding. Traditionally, a bindle might be tied to a stick and carried over the shoulder.
bobby (chiefly British; old-fashioned; informal) a police officer, esp. one who patrols on foot.
colored (old-fashioned; often offensive) having dark skin pigmentation; of a race other than white. [1/3 definitions]
cripple (old-fashioned, sometimes offensive) a person or animal that is lame or otherwise physically impaired. [2/4 definitions]
dare (somewhat old-fashioned) to have the courage or audacity to do something (usu. used in the negative or interrogative) [1/4 definitions]
dearie (informal, old-fashioned) darling; dear.
dinosaur something or someone very old-fashioned or out of date. [1/2 definitions]
distaff (old-fashioned) women as a whole, or the traditional sphere and concerns of women. [2/3 definitions]
dodo (informal) a person who is slow-witted or hopelessly old-fashioned. [1/2 definitions]
doll (slang; old-fashioned) a woman. [1/4 definitions]
dowdy1 old-fashioned or frumpy in appearance or manner. [1/3 definitions]
eke (old-fashioned) to stretch or supplement with effort or care (usu. fol. by "out"). [1/2 definitions]
end (informal, old-fashioned) the very best or worst (prec. by "the"). [1/18 definitions]
fogy someone who has old-fashioned habits, beliefs, or ideas, esp. someone who is also boring (usu. prec. by "old").