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antique
an·tique / anˈtēk/ • n. a collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its considerable age. • adj. 1. (of a collectible object) having a high value because of considerable age: an antique clock. ∎ (of a method of finishing a wooden surface) intended to resemble the appearance of antique furniture. 2. belonging to ancient times: antique gods. ∎ old-fashioned or outdated: trade unions defending antique work practices. ∎ often humorous showing signs of great age or wear: an antique divorcee in reduced circumstances. • v. 1. (-tiques , -tiqued, -ti·quing) [tr.] [usu. as adj.] (antiqued) make (something) resemble an antique by artificial means: an antiqued door. 2. (go antiquing) shop in stores where antiques are sold. |
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"antique." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "antique." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-antique.html "antique." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-antique.html |
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