antiquary
an expert on or student of antiquities.
a collector of antiquities.
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How to use antiquary in a sentence
He produced some other works of great merit, which mark him a profound antiquary.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThe Ashmolean museum, at Oxford, England, founded for the purpose of receiving the antiquary's "twelve cartloads of rarities."
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellPhilip Carteret Webb died; a distinguished English lawyer and antiquary.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellRoger Gale, an English antiquary, died; esteemed one of the most learned and polite scholars of the age.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellEdward Lhuyd died; a celebrated antiquary and linguist, and keeper of the Ashmolean museum.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel Munsell
British Dictionary definitions for antiquary
/ (ˈæntɪkwərɪ) /
a person who collects, deals in, or studies antiques, ancient works of art, or ancient times: Also called: antiquarian
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