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1antiquarian
noun an·ti·quar·i·an \ˌan-tə-ˈkwer-ē-ən\
: a person who collects, studies, or sells valuable old things
Full Definition of ANTIQUARIAN
: one who collects or studies antiquities
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First Known Use of ANTIQUARIAN
1610
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2antiquarian
adjective
: relating to the collection and study of valuable old things (such as old books)
Full Definition of ANTIQUARIAN
1
: of or relating to antiquarians or antiquities
2
: dealing in old or rare books
— an·ti·quar·i·an·ism \-ē-ə-ˌni-zəm\ noun
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First Known Use of ANTIQUARIAN
1771
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