Antiquary
['æntɪkwərɪ] or ['æntɪ,kwɛri]
Definition
(a.) Pertaining to antiquity.
(n.) One devoted to the study of ancient times through their relics, as inscriptions, monuments, remains of ancient habitations, statues, coins, manuscripts, etc.; one who searches for and studies the relics of antiquity.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Antiquarian.
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Definition
n. one who studies or collects old things esp. the monuments and relics of the past—but not very ancient things and rather from curiosity than arch鎜logical interest.—adj. (Shak.) ancient.—adj. and n. Antiquār′ian connected with the study of antiquities also one devoted to the study.—n. Antiquār′ianism.
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