Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who etches by means of aqua fortis.
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Examples
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Why should not the copper engraver and the aquafortist avail themselves of the same advantages?
Photographic Reproduction Processes Peter C. Duchochois
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He frequently spoiled his splendid point-work with the burin, and his reputation as an aquafortist depends, therefore, more on what he did than on how he did it.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913
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