Jan

27

Antediluvian

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I love this word! I was brought up in England and it was used frequently — to mean ancient, decrepit, really old. Often in a derisory manner. I use it now in the US and have to explain — literally “before the flood” (think Noah), and then people go wow — of course, what a great word.

Anthony J. Munns
St. Louis, Missouri

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