Definitions for: Antiquary


[n] an expert or collector of antiquities



Webster (1913) Definition: An"ti*qua*ry, a. [L. antiquarius, fr. antiquus
ancient. See Antique.]
Pertaining to antiquity. [R.] ``Instructed by the antiquary
times.'' --Shak.


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.

Synonyms: antiquarian

See Also: expert

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