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Usage type
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This type indicates the lexical unit is …
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Archaic
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Rarely used today, except in certain restricted contexts, but occurs in earlier writings
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Colloquial
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In widespread use and is generally characteristic of conversation and informal writing
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Historical
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Refers to something that no longer exists and to which no term that is more current applies
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Obsolete
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No longer used but occurs in earlier writings
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Old-fashioned
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Not yet considered archaic but has the connotation of being spoken by an older generation of people
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Rare
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Not often used or has never been common
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Slang
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Not generally regarded as conventional or standard, but is used in highly informal contexts or for special effect
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Register
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A variety of language chosen by a user in a particular social context
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Honorific
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Used to confer honor or show respect
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Nonstandard
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A form that does not conform to the norm of speaking or the prestige dialect
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Restrictive
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Used only in certain limited contexts and may be highly inappropriate or offensive if used in other contexts
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