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an·tiq·ui·ty
\an.ˈtikwəd.ē, aan-, -ətē, -i\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English antiquite, from Middle French antiquité, from Latin antiquitat-, antiquitas, from antiquus ancient + -itat-, -itas -ity — more at antique
1. : ancient times : times long since past : former ages especially when before the middle ages
< Greek antiquity >
< Christian antiquity >
2. : the quality of being ancient
< a castle of great antiquity >
3. antiquites plural
a. : relics or monuments of ancient times (as coins, statues, or buildings)
b. : matters relating to the life or culture of ancient times
< the study of Germanic antiquities >
4. : the people of ancient times
< the records left by antiquity >
5. obsolete
a. : old age
b. : an old man
< you are a shrewd antiquity, neighbor — Ben Jonson > |