antiquarism

[Eng. antiquar (y); -ism.] The same as ANTIQUARIANISM (Q.V.). Hydriotaphiquestion above antiquarism."- Browne: ăn-ti-quar-ỹ, s. & a. [In Ger. antiquar; Fr. antiquaire, Sp., Port., & Ital. antiquario; from Lat. antiquarius, s. & a.] A. As substantive: 1. Originally : A keeper of the antiquarium or cabinet of antiquities. (Henry VIII. called John Leland his antiquary .) 2. A student of antiquity, or rather of the relics, such as inscriptions, old buildings, manuscripts, ., which antiquity has left behind. "With sharpen'd sight pale antiquaries pore, Th' inscription value, but the rust adore."-Pope. B. As adjective: Antique, old. "Here's Nestor, Instructed by the antiquary times: He must, he is, he cannot but be wise." Shakesp.: Troilus and Cre ida , ii. 3.