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antiquary

[ an-ti-kwer-ee ]
/ ˈæn tɪˌkwɛr i /
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noun, plural an·ti·quar·ies.
an expert on or student of antiquities.
a collector of antiquities.
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Origin of antiquary

1555–65; <Latin antīquārius a student of the past, equivalent to antīqu(us) ancient, old (see antique) + -ārius-ary

Words nearby antiquary

antipyrine, antipyrotic, antiq., antiquarian, antiquark, antiquary, antiquate, antiquated, antique, antique glass, antiquer
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Words related to antiquary

connoisseur, hobbyist, accumulator, antiquarian, authority, compiler, fancier, finder, gatherer, pack rat

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British Dictionary definitions for antiquary

antiquary
/ (ˈæntɪkwərɪ) /
noun plural -quaries
a person who collects, deals in, or studies antiques, ancient works of art, or ancient timesAlso called: antiquarian
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