Archaise

/ˈɑːrkeɪz/ verb

To make something old-fashioned or use outdated language and styles deliberately.

From Greek 'archaios' (ancient) plus the suffix '-ise' (British spelling). The root 'archaios' comes from 'arche' meaning 'beginning' or 'origin.' This word emerged in English to describe the practice of intentionally imitating ancient forms.

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