Definition of Antiquary. Meaning of Antiquary. Synonyms of Antiquary

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Definition of Antiquary

Antiquary
Antiquary An"ti*qua*ry, a. [L. antiquarius, fr. antiquus ancient. See Antique.] Pertaining to antiquity. [R.] ``Instructed by the antiquary times.' --Shak.
Antiquary
Antiquary An"ti*qua*ry, n.; pl. Antiquaries. One devoted to the study of ancient times through their relics, as inscriptions, monuments, remains of ancient habitations, statues, coins, manuscripts, etc.; one who searches for and studies the relics of antiquity.

Meaning of Antiquary from wikipedia

- An antiquarian or antiquary (from Latin antiquarius 'pertaining to ancient times') is an aficionado or student of antiquities or things of the past. More...
- The Antiquary (1816), the third of the Waverley novels by Walter Scott, centres on the character of an antiquary: an amateur historian, archaeologist and...
- The Indian Antiquary: A journal of oriental research in archaeology, history, literature, language, philosophy, religion, folklore, &c, &c (subtitle varies)...
- Ghost Stories of an Antiquary is a collection of ghost stories by British writer M. R. James, published in 1904 (some had previously appeared in magazines)...
- include the stories in this collection and the earlier Ghost Stories of an Antiquary (1904), combined in a single volume. This is his second short story collection...
- Society of Antiquaries can refer to: Society of Antiquaries of London Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne...
- Antequera (Spanish pronunciation: [anteˈkeɾa]) is a city and muni****lity in the Comarca de Antequera, province of Málaga, part of the Spanish autonomous...
- The Antiquary might refer to: The Antiquary, a novel by Sir Walter Scott The Antiquary (play), a 17th-century play by Shackerley Marmion The Antiquary (magazine)...
- Davies (antiquary, died 1710) (1658–1710), Welsh naturalist and antiquary. Father of Robert Davies (antiquary, died 1728) Robert Davies (antiquary, died...
- The Society of Antiquaries of London (SAL) is a learned society of historians and archaeologists in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1701, received...