Found 2 items, similar to Antiquary.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: antiquary
antiquary
n : an expert or collector of antiquities [syn:
antiquarian]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Antiquary
Antiquary
\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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Antiquary
\An"ti*qua*ry\, a. [L. antiquarius, fr. antiquus
ancient. See
Antique.]
Pertaining to antiquity. [R.]
“Instructed by the antiquary
times.” --Shak.
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