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6 dictionary results for: Antiquarian
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an·ti·quar·i·an       [an-ti-kwair-ee-uhn] Pronunciation Key
–adjective
1.pertaining to antiquaries or to the study of antiquities.
2.of, dealing in, or interested in old or rare books.
–noun
3.an antiquary.
4.a size of drawing and writing paper, 31 × 53 or 29 × 52 inches.

[Origin: 1600–10; < L antīquāri(us) (see antiquary) + -an]

an·ti·quar·i·an·ism, noun
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an·ti·quar·i·an       (ān'tĭ-kwâr'ē-ən)  Pronunciation Key 
n.   One who studies, collects, or deals in antiquities.

adj.  
  1. Of or relating to antiquarians or to the study or collecting of antiquities.
  2. Dealing in or having to do with old or rare books.

an'ti·quar'i·an·ism n.
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antiquarian 
"one who studies or is fond of antiquities," 1610, from L. antiquarius "pertaining to antiquity," from antiquus (see antique).

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antiquarian

adjective
1. of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities 
2. of or relating to antiques or antiquities 

noun
1. an expert or collector of antiquities [syn: antiquary

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Antiquarian

An`ti*qua"ri*an\, a. [See Antiquary]. Pertaining to antiquaries, or to antiquity; as, antiquarian literature.

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Antiquarian

An`ti*qua"ri*an\, n. 1. An antiquary.

2. A drawing paper of large size. See under Paper, n.

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