I. ˌantə̇ˈkwerēən, ˌaan-, -wa(a)r-, -wār noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin antiquarius antiquary + English -an
1. : antiquary
2. : a size of paper (as for drawing) 31 × 53 inches
II. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
1.
a. : of or belonging to antiquaries, the study of antiquities, or old times
b. : connected with a dilettante interest in old things or former times
2. : dealing in old and rare books or in secondhand books
antiquarian booksellers