antiquary Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an expert or collector of antiquities
    archaist; antiquarian.

WordNet

An"ti*qua*ry adjective
Etymology
L. antiquarius, fr. antiquus ancient. See Antique.
Definitions
  1. Pertaining to antiquity. R. "Instructed by the antiquary times." Shak.
An"ti*qua*ry noun
Wordforms
plural Antiquaries
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913