"Antiqua" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Antiquas [plural]
Etymology: From Latin antīqua, feminine of antīquus. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|antīqua}} Latin antīqua, {{m|la|antīquus}} antīquus Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} Antiqua (countable and uncountable, plural Antiquas)
  1. A style of typeface used to mimic styles of handwriting or calligraphy common during the 15th and 16th centuries. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Typography Translations (Translations): antykwa [feminine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-Antiqua-en-noun-FxwS2AeO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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