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antiquity definition
an·tiqui·ty (an tik′wə tē)
noun pl. antiquities -·ties
- the early period of history, esp. before the Middle Ages
- the quality of being ancient or old; great age a statue of great antiquity
- the people of ancient times
- relics, monuments, etc. of the distant past
- ancient manners, customs, etc.
Etymology: ME & OFr antiquite < L antiquitas < antiquus: see antique
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