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antiquary (n.)

1580s, "one versed in knowledge of ancient things," from Latin antiquarius "pertaining to antiquity," in Medieval Latin "a copier of old books," from antiquus "ancient, aged, venerable" (see antique (adj.)). In later use especially "dealer in old books, coins, objects of art, etc."

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Definitions of antiquary from WordNet

antiquary (n.)
an expert or collector of antiquities;
Synonyms: antiquarian / archaist
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