Alas: The word of sorrow. It is used since 13th century to express sadness or regret. (File Photo)
Betwixt: Common in middle English, betwixt simply means “between”. (File Photo)
Nay: The classic “No”. It is still used in parliaments or dramatic speech. (File Photo)
Hither: It means – come this way. (File Photo)
Whilst: A formal or poetic way to say while. (File Photo)
Hark!: An ancient way to say listen. (File Photo)
Foe: A medieval word for enemy. It is common in fantasy and storytelling. (File Photo)
Behold: It means to see or observe something remarkable. (File Photo)
Thou: It is used to address someone informally in old English. (File Photo)
Yonder: It means that at some distance but within sight. (File Photo)
