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fossilized
CIDE DICTIONARY
fossilized, a.
Converted into a fossil; antiquated; firmly fixed in views or opinions. [1913 Webster]
"A fossilized sample of confused provincialism." [1913 Webster]
THESAURUS
fossilized
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