archaistic, a.
(ɑːkeɪˈɪstɪk)
[f. prec. + -ic.]
Of or pertaining to an archaist; imitatively archaic; affectedly antique.
| 1850 J. Leitch Müller's Anc. Art §86 The features harsh and archaistic. 1881 Sayce in Academy 20 Aug. 143 It [language of Homer] is archaistic rather than archaic. 1882 Q. Rev. Oct. 381 Archaistic works..like the so-called Queen Anne furniture in our days. |