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antiquity definition

an·tiqui·ty (an tik′wə tē)

noun pl. antiquities -·ties

  1. the early period of history, esp. before the Middle Ages
  2. the quality of being ancient or old; great age a statue of great antiquity
  3. the people of ancient times
    1. relics, monuments, etc. of the distant past
    2. ancient manners, customs, etc.

Etymology: ME & OFr antiquite < L antiquitas < antiquus: see antique

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