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adj. - Imitative of an old-fashioned or antiquated style or manner.

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Usage examples (31)
  • archaistic writing
  • There was a period which we call archaistic, and by this we indicate a time when it was the fashion for the sculptors to imitate as nearly as possible the works of the...
  • Another important document is the Black Stone, a four sided prism with archaistic writing.
  • One, written in archaistic characters, from the south east palace at Kalhu, has long been known.
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