antiquary

 [an-ti-kwer-ee]  

an·ti·quar·y

   [an-ti-kwer-ee]
noun, plural an·ti·quar·ies.
1.
an expert on or student of antiquities.
2.
a collector of antiquities.
Origin:
1555–65; < Latin antīquārius a student of the past, equivalent to antīqu(us) ancient, old (see antique) + -ārius -ary
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Antiquary is always a great word to know.
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antiquary (ˈæntɪkwərɪ)
 
—n , pl -quaries
Also called: antiquarian a person who collects, deals in, or studies antiques, ancient works of art, or ancient times

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