Antiquary Definition

ăntĭ-kwĕrē
antiquaries
noun
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An antiquarian.
American Heritage
A person who collects or studies relics and ancient works of art.
Webster's New World

A person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques; an antiquarian.

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adjective

Relating to antiquity.

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Other Word Forms of Antiquary

Noun

Singular:
antiquary
Plural:
antiquaries

Origin of Antiquary

  • From Latin antiquarius (“pertaining to antiquity, one fond of or employed in antiquities”), from antiquus (“ancient”) + -arius

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin antīquārius from antīquus old antique

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Antiquary Sentence Examples

  • The Indian Antiquary was started at Bombay in 1872 and still continues.

  • Camden Place was built by William Camden, the antiquary, in 1609, and in 1765 gave the title of Baron Camden to Lord Chancellor Pratt.

  • From the first a devoted student and antiquary, he devoted much time to the examination of oriental MSS.

  • The old five-arched bridge was reported by John Leland, the king's antiquary, about 1540 AD.

  • The three large stones known as "The King's Grave," a hill-fort, and cairns are of interest to the antiquary.

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