antiquary

[US]/'æntɪkwərɪ/
[UK]/'æntɪ,kwɛri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. someone who studies, collects, or sells antiques - antiquary.
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Example Sentences

I am Parson Tringham, the antiquary, of Stagfoot Lane, and I amcompiling the new local history.

Several days later, Fan Weiqing , a famous antiquary known in Beijing, was introduced to Wang Yirong. He brought 12 slices of"dragon bone" this time.

The antiquary spent hours examining ancient artifacts.

The antiquary was thrilled to discover a rare coin in the collection.

As an antiquary, he specialized in studying medieval manuscripts.

The antiquary's knowledge of historical artifacts was unmatched.

She consulted the antiquary to authenticate the age of the painting.

The antiquary's collection of ancient coins was impressive.

The antiquary's expertise in identifying pottery was well-known.

He consulted an antiquary to help appraise the value of the antique vase.

The antiquary's research shed light on the history of the region.

She inherited her love for antiquities from her grandfather, who was an antiquary.

Real-world Examples

This fair broad land of the lovely villages signifies little save to the antiquary, the poet, the painter.

Source: Essays on the Four Seasons

I did not find Mr. Headley an agreeable man; indeed, he grumbled the whole way. He informed me of his name, and I took care to say, " The well-known antiquary" ?

Source: Three mysterious people

Houses three centuries old are still solid, though built of wood, and their divers aspects add to the originality which commends this portion of Saumur to the attention of artists and antiquaries.

Source: Eugénie Grandet

The two great sides of this hall, so celebrated among Burgundian antiquaries, and built by the Duke, Charles the Bold, about 1470 in expiation of some sin, were adorned with richly sculptured wooden stalls.

Source: The Red and the Black (Part One)

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