Crossword clues for antiquarian
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Antiquarian \An`ti*qua"ri*an\, a. [See Antiquary]. Pertaining to antiquaries, or to antiquity; as, antiquarian literature.
Antiquarian \An`ti*qua"ri*an\, n.
An antiquary.
A drawing paper of large size. See under Paper, n.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"one who studies or is fond of antiquities," c.1600, from Latin antiquarius "pertaining to antiquity," from antiquus (see antique (adj.)) + -an. As an adjective from 1771.
Wiktionary
a. Pertaining to antiquaries, or to antiquity; as, antiquarian literature. n. A collector, student or expert of antiquities or antiques.
WordNet
adj. of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities
of or relating to antiques or antiquities
n. an expert or collector of antiquities [syn: antiquary]
Wikipedia
An antiquarian or antiquary (from the Latin: antiquarius, meaning pertaining to ancient times) is an aficionado or student of antiquities or things of the past. More specifically, the term is used for those who study history with particular attention to ancient artifacts, archaeological and historic sites, or historic archives and manuscripts. The essence of antiquarianism is a focus on the empirical evidence of the past, and is perhaps best encapsulated in the motto adopted by the 18th-century antiquary, Sir Richard Colt Hoare, "We speak from facts not theory".
Today the term is often used in a pejorative sense, to refer to an excessively narrow focus on factual historical trivia, to the exclusion of a sense of historical context or process.
Usage examples of "antiquarian".
But he had not met the antiquarian, and neither the Archdeacon nor Mornington thought it likely that Sir Giles would do more than cause them as much embarrassment as possible.
Sir Giles, who had been out all day on an antiquarian visit, had run into the doctor at the gates.
Yet without confirmation from a reputable antiquarian, her ideas were little better than idle speculation.
The antiquarian was now a renowned authority on Roman England, though establishing that expertise had been difficult.
Finding this piece underscored the gulf separating her from the antiquarian community.
How could she explain turning down an offer that any normal antiquarian would grab?
If he had known that Sir Winton was in London, he would have introduced Jon as the vicar and Torwell as an antiquarian, removing his reputation from consideration.
Not even a vicar, no matter how revered he was in antiquarian circles.
If Mitchell thought her good enough to submit a paper, then she was already more knowledgeable than half the members of the Antiquarian Society.
It will take me a day or two to get used to having another antiquarian around.
He must not let the adoration go to his head, for she would have reacted the same way toward Mitchell or any other antiquarian who walked into her drawing room.
No one will think twice about an antiquarian vicar assisting a paid companion, assuming they even hear of it.
But since she accepted him as a harmless antiquarian, she also removed her habit coat whenever the work made her hot.
Yet his excavations have drawn considerable interest in antiquarian circles.
Instead of enjoying a gentlemanly glass of port and normal conversation, the antiquarian had become enamored with an inkpot.