Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for VERD-AN-TIQUE'
VERD-AN-TIQUE', n. [VERD AN-TIQUE'; verd anteek'; Fr.]
- Ancient green a term given to a green incrustation on ancient coins, brass or copper. It is a hydrated dicarbonate of copper. Turner.
- A species of marble.
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