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an·ti·quar·i·an
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| 1. | pertaining to antiquaries or to the study of antiquities. |
| 2. | of, dealing in, or interested in old or rare books. |
| 3. | an antiquary. |
| 4. | a size of drawing and writing paper, 31 × 53 or 29 × 52 inches. |
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n. One who studies, collects, or deals in antiquities. adj.
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).
| Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper |
| 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] |
| WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University. |
Antiquarian
An`ti*qua"ri*an\, a. [See Antiquary]. Pertaining to antiquaries, or to antiquity; as, antiquarian literature.| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc. |
Antiquarian
An`ti*qua"ri*an\, n. 1. An antiquary. 2. A drawing paper of large size. See under Paper, n.| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc. |
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