| 单词 | antiquarian |
| 释义 | antiquarian (once / 2332 pages) adjn Something that's antiquarian is antique, and usually collectible. Antiquarian books are used books that have some value because they're rare. If you go into the antiquarian business, you'll probably buy and sell old things — antique furniture, paintings, or coins, for example. An antiquarian book store has unusual and valuable editions of books for sale. An antiquarian is someone who specializes in, studies, or collects antiques. The word comes from the Latin antiquarius, "pertaining to antiquity." WORD FAMILYantiquarian: antiquarians USAGE EXAMPLESBut he is also, and perhaps unintentionally, a creep: a young antiquarian fusspot in 1950s-style suits and spectator shoes with no friends. Slate(Dec 15, 2016) A Saturday panel will offer tips on starting a collection of antiquarian books, referring to books that are valued beyond just their contents. Washington Times(Oct 29, 2016) “Once again, this was the proof that stealing antiquarian books doesn’t bring you anywhere.” New York Times(Oct 06, 2016) 1adj of or relating to antiques or antiquities 2adj of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities 3n an expert or collector of antiquities Syn|Hyper antiquary, archaist expert a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully |
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