DAY 292 of 365 Days of Literacy for Kids:

Obsolete words are no longer in general use and may have fallen out of favor for nearly a century or more, but who says obsolete and rarely used words can’t be revived by kids who love words?

Today’s word is DARBIES, a plural noun meaning handcuffs.

The word darbies comes from the 16th century term Darby’s Bands, referring to the rigid bond between a money-lender and debtor.

The bond has come to mean handcuffs, as well.

Kids will love the word darbies because it is a fun and interesting word for something already familiar.  

Use darbies with your kids and grandkids today… in conversation, that is!

Join me each day here for OCTOBER OBSOLETE – 365 DAYS OF LITERACY FOR KIDS! – fun, easy and completely do-able!