13 wonderful Old English words we should still be using today

As the years pass, language evolves. In fact, many of the words we use today' like "bedazzled" and "addiction"' were invented by William Shakespeare. But on the flip side, some fantastic Old English vocabulary has dropped out of everyday conversation. Read below to see a list of the best words that need reviving.1. Grubbling (v)Definition: "Like groping, except less organised. Usually refers to pockets, but can also be used for feeling around in desk drawers that are filled with nicknacks and whatnot."Example: He was grubbling around in his pocket to find his car keys.2. Snollygoster (n)Definition: "A shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician."Example: Many consider Chris Christieto be a snollygoster after the Bridgegate scandal.3. Zwodder (n)Definition: "A drowsy and stupid state of body or mind."Example: Without my morning coffee, I remain in a zwodder all day.4. Woofits (n) "A hangover."Example: Water and Advil normally help when you have the woofits.5. Grufeling (v) Definition:"To lie close wrapped up and in a comfortable-looking manner; used in ridicule."Example: Avoid grufeling in the face of a challenge.6. Clinomania (n) Definition:"An obsessive desire to lie down."Example: Without adequate sleep, you'll suffer from more than clinomania.7. Hum durgeon (n) Definition:"An imaginary illness; also 'the thickest part of his thigh is nearest his arse.'"Example: You should never claim hum durgeon to miss work.8. Quomodocunquize (v) Definition:"To make money in any way that you can.'Example: Rather than quomodocunquizing, invest your money wisely.9. Fudgel (v)Definition:"Pretending to work when you're not actually doing anything at all."Example: Sometimes fudgeling can actually increase your focus.10. Snecklifter (n) Definition:"A person who pokes his [or her] head into a pub to see if there's anyone who might stand him [or her] a drink."Example: Snecklifters never pay for their own whiskey ' or offer to buy one for you.11. Ergophobia (n) "The morbid fear of returning to work."Example: The worst employees suffer from extreme ergophobia on Mondays.12. Famelicose (adj) Definition:"Constantly hungry."Example: I'm famelicose for a grilled cheese.13. Groke (v) Definition:"To gaze at somebody while they're eating in the hope that they'll give you some of their food."Example: My dog constantly grokes at me longingly while I eat dinner.Christina Sterbenz contributed to a previous version of this story.SEE ALSO:11 commonly misused phrases that instantly reveal people's ignoranceJoin the conversation about this story
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