antiquarian
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tɪˈkwɛər 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.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | concerned with the study of antiquities or antiques |
| —n | |
| 2. | the largest size of handmade drawing paper, 53 × 31 inches |
| 3. | a less common name for antiquary |
| anti'quarianism | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
antiquarian
"one who studies or is fond of antiquities," c.1600, from L. antiquarius "pertaining to antiquity," from antiquus (see antique).
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Example sentences
We have had historic romances written in the style of the antiquarian and histories that better deserve the name of romances.
Moreover, in what he did write his keenest ideas remain entangled in a dense network of antiquarian erudition.
Binding information intended primarily for use with antiquarian materials, rare books, and other special collections.
One sister runs a dot-com start-up and the other works for an antiquarian book dealer.
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