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adjective

antīquārĭus

fem. antīquāria · neut. antīquārium
pertaining to antiquity
pertaining to antiquity.
Adj.: ars, the art of reading and copying ancient MSS., Hier. Ep. ad Flor. 5,… •
Adj.: ars, the art of reading and copying ancient MSS., Hier. Ep. ad Flor. 5, 1.—Hence,
Subst.: antīquārĭus, ii, m.
Subst.: antīquārĭus, ii, m.
One that is fond of or employs himself about antiquities; an antiquarian; antiquary •
One that is fond of or employs himself about antiquities, an antiquarian, antiquary (post-Aug.): nec quemquam adeo antiquarium puto, ut, etc., Tac. Or. 21; * Suet. Aug. 86.—Also * antī-quārĭa, ae, f., she that is fond of antiquity, a female antiquarian, Juv. 6, 454.—
One that understands reading and copying ancient MSS
One that understands reading and copying ancient MSS., Cod. Th. 4, 8, 2; Aus. Ep. 16 al.
Perseus ID: n2892 Key: antiquarius