01 a. Pertaining to antiquity.
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Pertaining to antiquity.[R.]
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2 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
Antiquary
· An·ti·qua·ry
· IPA /ˈæntɪˌkwɛɹi/
02 n. One devoted to the study of ancient times through their relics, as inscriptions, monuments, remains of ancient habitations, statues, coins,…
pl.
Antiquaries
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One devoted to the study of ancient times through their relics, as inscriptions, monuments, remains of ancient habitations, statues, coins, manuscripts, etc.; one who searches for and studies the relics of antiquity.