antiquary
English
Etymology
From Latin antiquarius (“pertaining to antiquity, one fond of or employed in antiquities”), from antiquus (“ancient”) + -arius
Noun
antiquary (plural antiquaries)
- A person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques; an antiquarian.
- An aficionado or student of antiquities, ancient artifacts, historic sites, ancient writings, or things of the past.
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Translations
a person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques; an antiquarian
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Adjective
antiquary (not comparable)
- Relating to antiquity.
- Shakespeare
- Instructed by the antiquary times.
- Shakespeare
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