antiqueness

Variant of antique

antique definition

an·tique (an tēk)

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 out-of-date; old-fashioned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

Etymology: 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 -·tiqued′, antiquing -·tiqu′ing

to make look antique, as in the style of a former period

intransitive verb

to look for or shop for antique furniture, articles, etc.

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