antiquarian Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an expert or collector of antiquities
    antiquary; archaist.
  2. adjective of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities
  3. adjective of or relating to antiques or antiquities

WordNet

An`ti*qua"ri*an adjective
Etymology
See Antiquary
Definitions
  1. Pertaining to antiquaries, or to antiquity; as, antiquarian literature.
An`ti*qua"ri*an noun
Definitions
  1. An antiquary.
  2. A drawing paper of large size. See under Paper, n.

Webster 1913