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  2. List of archaic technological nomenclature - Wikipedia

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    In the history of science, forms of words are often coined to describe newly observed phenomena. Sometimes the words chosen reflect assumptions about the phenomenon which later turn out to be erroneous. In most cases, the original forms of words then become archaic and fall into disuse, with notable exceptions. This list documents such archaisms.

  3. Canadian Militia - Wikipedia

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    The sedentary militia system fell into disuse during the 1870s and 1880s, as annual musters became increasingly sporadic. By 1883, the formal requirement to hold an annual muster was stricken from legislation, and in 1904, the provision that formally made every male inhabitant of military age a member of the sedentary Reserve Militia was ...

  4. Gorsedh Kernow - Wikipedia

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    After domination of the Brythonic Celts by the Saxons the Bardic tradition fell into disuse and despite attempts at revival over the centuries lost all its prestige. [citation needed] The Gorsedh for 2008 was held in September 2008 in Looe which coincided with the Dehwelans Kernow festival. The 2009 Gorsedh began on 18 April at Saltash.

  5. Militia (United Kingdom) - Wikipedia

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    After the Napoleonic Wars, the Militia fell into disuse, although regimental colonels and adjutants continued to appear in the Army List. Whilst muster rolls were still prepared during the 1820s, the element of compulsion was abandoned. For example, the City Of York Militia & Muster Rolls run to 1829.

  6. Conscription in Canada - Wikipedia

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    Compulsory service in a sedentary militia was practised in Canada as early as 1669 and continued until the late 19th century, when Canada's sedentary Reserve Militia fell into disuse. However, conscription into a full-time military service had only been instituted twice by the government of Canada, during both world wars. Conscription into any ...

  7. Military Order of the Tower and Sword - Wikipedia

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    The order fell into disuse after the conquest of Tangiers and Asilah. The order was revived on 29 November 1808, by Prince Regent John, later John VI of Portugal . It commemorated the safe arrival of the Royal Family in the Portuguese colony of Brazil , after Napoleon had invaded Portugal.

  8. History of courtship in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Enforcement of such laws fell into disuse by the 18th century as the practice of young people choosing their own mates became commonly accepted. [5] Young people's courting would take place in conjunction with ordinary daily activities, such as accompanying each other to church or performing chores.

  9. Bansilalpet Stepwell - Wikipedia

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    In 1933, the area surrounding the well was developed into a residential area. The development of this project was funded by a local businessman, Seth Bansilal, after which Naganah Kunta was renamed as Bansilalpet Baori. [3] The stepwell fell into disuse in the 1980s after a few suicides at the well. [2]