Archaising

/ˈɑːrkeɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The British spelling of the present participle; the act of making something deliberately old-fashioned.

Etymology

The present participle of 'archaise' (British spelling), formed by adding '-ing.' The American spelling is 'archaizing,' reflecting the different spelling conventions between British and American English.

Kelly Says

The 's' versus 'z' difference between British 'archaising' and American 'archaizing' is actually part of a larger divide that started in the 1700s when Americans simplified spelling conventions!

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