What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quaint translation of Orwell: odd English (4-6)" mean?

The definition is "Quaint". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of ORWELLODD ("Orwell: odd") + E (abbreviation of "English") [anagram: "translation"] = OLDEWORLDE; definition: "Quaint" The answer is OLDE-WORLDE.

Quaint translation of Orwell: odd English (4-6)

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