antiquaries

Variant of antiquary

antiquary definition

an·ti·quary (an′ti kwer′ē)

noun pl. antiquaries -·quar′·ies

a person who collects or studies relics and ancient works of art

Etymology: L antiquarius < antiquus: see antique

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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