
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)

