antiquary

[ an-ti-kwer-ee ]

noun

, plural an·ti·quar·ies.

1. an expert on or student of antiquities.
2. a collector of antiquities.

antiquary

/ ˈæntɪkwərɪ /

noun

1. a person who collects, deals in, or studies antiques, ancient works of art, or ancient times Also calledantiquarian

Word History and Origins

Origin of antiquary¹

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

Example Sentences

He produced some other works of great merit, which mark him a profound antiquary.

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The Ashmolean museum, at Oxford, England, founded for the purpose of receiving the antiquary's "twelve cartloads of rarities."

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Philip Carteret Webb died; a distinguished English lawyer and antiquary.

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Roger Gale, an English antiquary, died; esteemed one of the most learned and polite scholars of the age.

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Edward Lhuyd died; a celebrated antiquary and linguist, and keeper of the Ashmolean museum.

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Related Words

• connoisseur
• hobbyist