antiquary

an·ti·quar·y

A0347800 (ăn′tĭ-kwĕr′ē)n. pl. an·ti·quar·ies An antiquarian.

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[Latin antīquārius, from antīquus, old; see antique.]

antiquary

(ˈæntɪkwərɪ) n, pl -quaries (Antiques) a person who collects, deals in, or studies antiques, ancient works of art, or ancient times. Also called: antiquarian

an•ti•quar•y

(ˈæn tɪˌkwɛr i)

n., pl. -quar•ies. 1. an expert on or student of antiquities. 2. a collector of antiquities. [1555–65; < Latin antīquārius=antīqu(us) ancient, old (see antique) + -ārius -ary]

Thesaurus

Noun

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antiquary - an expert or collector of antiquitiesantiquarian, archaistexpert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

Translations

antiquarioantiquárioантиквар