ANTIQUARE
\ˈantɪkwˌe͡ə], \ˈantɪkwˌeə], \ˈa_n_t_ɪ_k_w_ˌeə]\
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In Roman law. To restore a former law or practice; to reject or vote against a new law; to prefer the old law. Those who voted against a proposed law wrote on their ballots the letter "A," the initial of antiquo, I am for the old law. Calvin.
By Henry Campbell Black
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.