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an·ti·quar·i·an

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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 Audio Help   (ān'tĭ-kwâr'ē-ən) Pronunciation Key
n.   One who studies, collects, or deals in antiquities.

adj.

Of or relating to antiquarians or to the study or collecting of antiquities.
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]