antique


3an·tique

verb \(ˌ)an-ˈtēk\
an·tiquedan·tiqu·ing

Definition of ANTIQUE

transitive verb
: to finish or refinish in antique style : give an appearance of age to <antique a table>
intransitive verb
: to shop around for antiques
an·tiqu·er \an-ˈtē-kər\ noun

First Known Use of ANTIQUE

1884

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