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an⋅ti⋅quar⋅i⋅an

  [an-ti-kwair-ee-uhn]
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–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

Related forms:
an⋅ti⋅quar⋅i⋅an⋅ism, noun
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an·ti·quar·i·an   (ān'tĭ-kwâr'ē-ən)   
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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Word Origin & History

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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