VERD-ANTIQUE
\vˈɜːdantˈiːk], \vˈɜːdantˈiːk], \v_ˈɜː_d_a_n_t_ˈiː_k]\
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Ornamental usu. green building-stone formed chiefly of serpentine; green incrustation on ancient bronze. [old French]
By Sir Augustus Henry
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Theodore Tilton
- American journalist, verse-writer, editor, lecturer; born in New York city, Oct. 2, 1835. was long known as editor on the Independent(1856-72). established Golden Age(newspaper), but retired from it after two years. 1883 went abroad, where remained. Besides numerous essays fugitive pieces, he has published: "The Sexton's Tale, and Other Poems"(1867); "Sanctum Sanctorum; or, An Editor's Proof Sheets"(1869); "Tempest-Tossed", a romance(1873); "Thou I"(1880); "Suabian Stories",(1882). Died 1907.