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An archaic word Written by Carolyn (4/19/2006 11:17 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Habits, penned by Robbin

for clothing in general, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and I think generally out of common usage in JA time, except for riding habit, (but I may be wrong about that). If so, then I think the choice of word is deliberate. Catherine is hoping that Abbey will be just like in the gothic novels which were generally set in the 12th-16th century, in other words, she hopes the Abbey will be "archaic".

FYI, I also looked up archaic to make I sure I was using correctly, and I was ;-).

1 : having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses [which fits for the riding habit]
2 : of, relating to, or characteristic of an earlier or more primitive time : ANTIQUATED [Catherine's ideal image of NA]

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Habits Robbin (4/19/2006 5:22 p.m.)

Didn't nuns used to wear habits? -- nfm Martha Grace (4/19/2006 10:25 p.m.)
- A very Gothic explanation-nun's habit. :-D *nfm* Reeba (4/20/2006 1:51 a.m.)
An archaic word Carolyn (4/19/2006 11:17 p.m.)
Actually JulieW (4/20/2006 5:07 a.m.)
- Thanks everyone... Robbin (4/20/2006 6:07 a.m.)
  - Here's a picture for you,Robbin JulieW (4/20/2006 6:34 a.m.)
    - Tally Ho! Robbin (4/20/2006 7:24 a.m.)

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