Riddle Definition Archaic. 1 A question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning. This version of the riddle is more carefully worded so that it doesnt state that the three letters must appear in a particular order.
This version of the riddle is more carefully worded so that it doesnt state that the three letters must appear in a particular order. When Sam is in Ralphs presence Sam is never allowed to speak eat or drink anything without Ralphs permission. It does say the third word is a common word ruling out the archaic word gry.
The word archaism is derived from the Greek word archaïkós meaning ancient.
They started asking riddles and telling jokes. Shorter answers every other question with a riddle and punctuates his conversation with statements such as The only constant is change. Ralph is a very controlling person who totally dominates his partner Sam. 1 A question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning typically presented as a game.