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an⋅ti⋅quar⋅i⋅an
[an-ti-kwair-ee-uh
n] 
–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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| an·ti·quar·i·an (ān'tĭ-kwâr'ē-ən) n. One who studies, collects, or deals in antiquities. adj.
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Antiquarian
An`ti*qua"ri*an\, a. [See Antiquary]. Pertaining to antiquaries, or to antiquity; as, antiquarian literature.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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antiquarian
"one who studies or is fond of antiquities," 1610, from L. antiquarius "pertaining to antiquity," from antiquus (see antique).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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