Etymology

antiqua

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Today it means: A style of typeface used to mimic styles of handwriting or calligraphy common during the 15th and 16th centuries. Full definition →

Latin antīqua
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  1. Latin · derived fromantīqua
  2. English todayAntiqua

From Latin antīqua, feminine of antīquus.

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