antiquary, antiquarian, archaist
(noun) an expert or collector of antiquities
Source: WordNet® 3.1
antiquary (plural antiquaries)
A person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques; an antiquarian.
An aficionado or student of antiquities, ancient artifacts, historic sites, ancient writings, or things of the past.
antiquary (not comparable)
Relating to antiquity.
Source: Wiktionary
An"ti*qua*ry, a. Etym: [L. antiquarius, fr. antiquus ancient. See Antique.]
Definition: Pertaining to antiquity. [R.] "Instructed by the antiquary times." Shak.
An"ti*qua*ry, n.; pl. Antiquaries.
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
7 November 2024
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