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antiquary - use in sentences
Converse of object
- learn: Goodman, Richard, a learned antiquary, was keeper of Carlisle Castle, in 1728.
- note: ABOVE RIGHT: The Greendale Oak in the park at Welbeck pictured in 1790 by the noted local antiquary Major Hayman Rooke.
Adjective modifier
- 1771&endash;1857: York York Minster Britton, John 1771&endash;1857, English antiquary and topographer it was written with E. W. Brayley.
- eminent: Routh, Thomas, am eminent antiquary, lived at Carlisle, in 1743.
- English: York York Minster Britton, John 1771&endash;1857, English antiquary and topographer it was written with E. W. Brayley.
- local: In the 1890s a local antiquary traced the remains of a villa near the well.
Modifies a noun
- society: However, as part of the historical research, oral history interviews were carried out with members of the local antiquary society.
Noun used with modifier
- century: The locals told John Leland - a 16th century antiquary - of Arthur's palace here.
Possessives
- king: The old five-arched bridge was reported by John Leland, the king's antiquary, about 1540 AD.
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