antiqueness

adjective

1. of ancient times; ancient; old
2. out-of-date; old-fashioned
3. in the style of classical antiquity
4. of, or in the style of, a former period
5. dealing in antiques

Origin: Fr < L antiquus, ancient, old < ante, before

noun

1. anything from ancient times; relic
2. the ancient style, esp. of Greek or Roman sculpture, architecture, etc.
3. a piece of furniture, silverware, etc. made in a former period, generally more than 100 years ago

transitive verb antiqued, antiquing

intransitive verb