antiquarian
pertaining to antiquaries or to the study of antiquities.
of, dealing in, or interested in old or rare books.
an antiquary.
a size of drawing and writing paper, 31 × 53 or 29 × 52 inches.
Origin of antiquarian
1Other words from antiquarian
- an·ti·quar·i·an·ism, noun
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How to use antiquarian in a sentence
The novel is an artifact, which is why antiquarians cling to it so fervently.
They may be of great interest to antiquarians and historians; but by myself, I candidly admit, they were not much valued.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferDown this we crawled, with an antiquarians eagerness, our guide politely allowing us to go first.
The Cradle of Mankind | W.A. WigramThe Brons and the Neeblings had been the true antiquarians of the world.
Hunters Out of Space | Joseph Everidge KelleamInsomuch that he was one of the greatest antiquarians of the age.
English Book Collectors | William Younger Fletcher
A consensus of the opinions of antiquarians is that the Swastika had no foothold among the Egyptians.
The Swastika | Thomas Wilson
British Dictionary definitions for antiquarian
/ (ˌæntɪˈkwɛərɪən) /
concerned with the study of antiquities or antiques
the largest size of handmade drawing paper, 53 × 31 inches
a less common name for antiquary
Derived forms of antiquarian
- antiquarianism, noun
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