Definitions

1. noun

A type of obscure or archaic word, often used in literary or poetic contexts to add a sense of antiquity or mystery.

“The poet used the word ‘smaltost’ in her poem to evoke a sense of forgotten history.”

2. noun

A rare or obsolete term, often used in academic or historical research to describe a word or concept that has fallen out of common use.

“The linguist studied the evolution of the word ‘smaltost’ in 19th-century literature.”