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antique

(ˌ)an-ˈtēk 2 syllables uncommon

  1. adjective.existing since or belonging to earlier times: ancient

    • antique trade routes to India
    • antique manners and graces
  2. adjective.being in the style or fashion of former times

    • antique mirrors
    • an antique show
  3. adjective.made in or representative of the work of an earlier period; also: being an antique

  4. noun.a relic or object of ancient times

  5. noun.a work of art, piece of furniture, or decorative object made at an earlier period and according to various customs laws at least 100 years ago

  6. noun.a manufactured product (such as an automobile) from an earlier period

  7. verb.to finish or refinish in antique style: give an appearance of age to

    • antique a table
  8. verb.to shop around for antiques

Origin

Middle French, from Latin antiquus, from ante before.

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