Obsolete \Ob"so*lete\, a. [L. obsoletus, p. p. of obsolescere.
See {Obsolescent}.]
1. No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused; neglected;
as, an obsolete word; an obsolete statute; -- applied
chiefly to words, writings, or observances.
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2. (Biol.) Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental;
imperfectly developed; abortive.
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Syn: Ancient; antiquated; old-fashioned; antique; old;
disused; neglected. See {Ancient}.
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-- From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Obsolete \Ob"so*lete\, v. i.
To become obsolete; to go out of use. [R.] --Fitzed. Hall.
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-- From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48