Antiqueness

an·tique  (n-tk)

adj.

1. Belonging to, made in, or typical of an earlier period. See Synonyms at old.

2. Of or belonging to ancient times, especially of, from, or characteristic of ancient Greece or Rome.

3. Of or dealing in antiques.

4. Old-fashioned: wore a suit of rather antique appearance.

n.

1. An object having special value because of its age, especially a domestic item or piece of furniture or handicraft esteemed for its artistry, beauty, or period of origin.

2. The style or manner of ancient times, especially that of ancient Greek or Roman art: an admirer of the antique.

v. an·tiqued, an·tiqu·ing, an·tiques

v.tr.

To give the appearance of an antique to: antiqued an oak chest.

v.intr.

To hunt or shop for antiques.

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[French, from Latin antquus; see ant- in Indo-European roots.]

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an·tiquely adv.

an·tiqueness n.