An"ti*qua*ry (#), a. [L. antiquarius, fr. antiquus ancient. See Antique.]
Pertaining to antiquity.
[R.] "Instructed by the
antiquary times."
Shak.
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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.
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