antiquary

[ an-ti-kwer-ee ]
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noun,plural an·ti·quar·ies.
  1. an expert on or student of antiquities.

  2. a collector of antiquities.

Origin of antiquary

1
1555–65; <Latin antīquārius a student of the past, equivalent to antīqu(us) ancient, old (see antique) + -ārius-ary

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British Dictionary definitions for antiquary

antiquary

/ (ˈæntɪkwərɪ) /


nounplural -quaries
  1. a person who collects, deals in, or studies antiques, ancient works of art, or ancient times: Also called: antiquarian

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