Ob"so*lete, v. i. To become
obsolete; to go out of use. [R.] Fitzed. Hall.
Ob"so*lete (?), a. [L.
obsoletus, p. p. of obsolescere. See
Obsolescent.] 1. No longer in use; gone
into disuse; disused; neglected; as, an obsolete word; an
obsolete statute; -- applied chiefly to words, writings, or
observances.
2. (Biol.) Not very distinct; obscure;
rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive.
Syn. -- Ancient; antiquated; old-fashioned; antique; old;
disused; neglected. See Ancient.