2. Noun. (context: invariable) A written account of history. ¹
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Definition of Antiquities
1. antiquity [n] - See also: antiquity
Lexicographical Neighbors of Antiquities
Literary usage of Antiquities
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Publications by English Historical Society (1839)
"1841 History and antiquities of the Cathedral • History and antiquities of the
Cathedral Church of Wells, Largest Paper, proof impressions of the 24 fine ..."
2. Publications by Manx Society, Brandeis Lawyers' Society (1871)
"The antiquities of the Isle of Man are in vol. 6, pp. 197-214, and vol. 8, pp.
... It was upon Captain Grose, while collecting the antiquities of Scotland, ..."
3. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1891)
"antiquities of the Inns of Court and Chancery . . . with a concise history of the
... 'The history and antiquities of the parish and church of St. Michael, ..."
4. The Archaeological Journal by Council, British Archaeological Association, Central Committee (1879)
"In this region, therefore, an ample harvest of antiquities is not to be reaped,
but if we search patiently, some scattered fragments may be gleaned. ..."
5. The Cambridge History of English Literature by Adolphus William Ward, Alfred Rayney Waller (1913)
"ANTIQUARIES This summer [1656] came to Oxon "The antiquities of Warwickshire," &c.
written by William Dugdale, and adorn'd with many cuts. ..."
6. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1895)
"Certain churches and ecclesiastical edifices and classical antiquities in place,
when they have been pronounced ' public monuments,' are subject to the ..."
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