What does the cryptic crossword clue "Very old style adopted by philosopher (5-3)" mean?

This cryptic clue uses wordplay to arrive at the answer. Visit the page for progressive hints — definition, wordplay type, and a full step-by-step explanation.

Very old style adopted by philosopher (5-3)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3175 | 10 Across | 2022-08-28 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Telegraph's puzzle site →