Meaning of ANTIQUARY
| Pronunciation: | | 'antu`kweree
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| | Definition: | | [n] an expert or collector of antiquities |
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| | Synonyms: | | antiquarian |
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\An"ti*qua*ry\, a. [L. antiquarius, fr. antiquus
ancient. See {Antique}.]
Pertaining to antiquity. [R.] ``Instructed by the antiquary
times.'' --Shak.
\An"ti*qua*ry\, n.; pl. {Antiquaries}.
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.
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