Definition of ANTIQUARY

antiquary

Meanings

Plural: antiquaries

Noun

  • an expert or collector of antiquities
  • A person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques (especially one holding an official position); an antiquarian.
  • An aficionado or student of antiquities, ancient artifacts, historic sites, ancient writings, or relics of the past.

Adj

  • Relating to antiquity.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin antīquārius (“pertaining to antiquity, one fond of or employed in antiquities”), from antīquus (“ancient”) + -ārius; equivalent to antique + -ary.

Synonyms

antiquarian, archaist

Scrabble Score: 21

antiquary is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
antiquary is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
antiquary is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

antiquary is a valid Words With Friends word