anachronymism

An abbreviation or acronym that has become obsolete. Derived from the word acronym and anachronism.

cc at the end of a letter -- meaning carbon copy (sheets of ink-coated paper were placed between blank sheets in a typewriter, producing multiple copies). Actual carbon copies are virtually unknown but the "cc" persists as shorthand for multiple copies.

by a earls October 15, 2003

anachronism

(uh-nak-ruh-niz-uhm)

From Middle Greek anachronismo, the word Anachronism refers to an event, person, object or custom that is chronologically out of place. It can also be an error in chronology, in which a person, object, event, etc., is assigned a date or period other than the correct one.

Popularized by the Dresden Dolls’ song Girl Anachronism, you probably didn’t know the existence of the word until you heard that song, bitch.

by jester. August 26, 2006

anachronism

out of place or at the wrong time

The Dresden Dolls song "Girl Anachronism"

by dana June 18, 2004

anachronism

An object or event that is seemingly out of place in time.

The watch on Charleton Heston's wrist in "The Ten Commandments" seemed an anachronism when it was mistakenly visible in the actual movie.

by MX December 16, 2003

anachronism

out of the proper time.

Wrong time

by LarstaiT November 10, 2003

Reverse anachronism

The opposite of an anachronism. Something discontinued in the past that shouldn't be available in the present.

Honestly, seeing this antique chair from 400 years ago makes it feel like some reverse anachronism.

by JMReader October 20, 2021

Girl Anachronism

A song by the punk cabaret band, the Dresden Dolls.

Also: A Gaia Online member, commonly called "GA".

I was listening to "Girl Anachronism" in the car the other day.

Or...

I had hot, wild sex with Girl Anachronism yesterday!

by Lucky Doll January 25, 2005