I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌkwerē, -ri noun
( -es )
Etymology: Latin antiquarius student of antiquities, from antiquarius, adjective
1. archaic : an official custodian of antiquities
2. : one who studies the relics of antiquity : one who collects or studies antiquities
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin antiquarius, from antiquus ancient — more at antique
: belonging to or suggestive of antiquity