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Verb
/anˈtēk/,
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antiques, plural;
  1. Make (something) resemble an antique by artificial means
    • - an antiqued door
  2. Shop in stores where antiques are sold
    • - we would often go antiquing in search of furnishings
Noun
  1. A collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its considerable age
    • - Pauline loves collecting antiques
    • - an antique dealer
  1. (antique) old-timer: an elderly man
  2. (antique) shop for antiques; "We went antiquing on Saturday"
  3. (antique) made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age; "the beautiful antique French furniture"
  4. (antique) any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity
  5. (antique) out of fashion; "a suit of rather antique appearance"; "demode (or outmoded) attire"; "outmoded ideas"
  6. (antique) age-old: belonging to or lasting from times long ago; "age-old customs"; "the antique fear that days would dwindle away to complete darkness"
  7. An antique (antiquus; old) is an old collectible item. It is collected or desirable because of its age (see definition), beauty, rarity, condition, utility, personal emotional connection, and/or other unique features. ...
  8. (Antique (drama)) is a manga by Fumi Yoshinaga depicting the lives of four men who work in a small bakery. It was published in Japan by Shinshokan and in English by Digital Manga Publishing. The series won the 2002 Kodansha Manga Award for shōjo manga. ...
  9. (Antique (duo)) Antique was a Greek singing duo consisting of Elena Paparizou (Έλενα Παπαρίζου in Greek) and Nikos Panagiotidis (Νίκος Παναγιωτίδης in Greek) originating from Sweden which combined Greek popular music and lyrics with a Nordic dance pop beat. ...
  10. (Antique (province)) Antique is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is San Jose and is located at the western portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan, Capiz, and Iloilo to the east. Antique faces the Sulu Sea to the west.
  11. (Antique) is a printing paper with a rough finish but good printing surface, valued in book printing for its high volume characteristics.
  12. (Antique) A high-quality, bulky paper with a rough finish.
  13. (Antique) any object 100 years or older
  14. (Antique) 25 years old or older, in stock, unmodified, or restored to original condition.
  15. (antique) generally speaking, an object of considerable age valued for its aesthetic or historical significance; in the antiques trade, objects more than 100 years old
  16. (Antique) An item according to U.S. law that is at least 100 years old.
  17. (Antique) Rugs over 60 years old.
  18. (ANTIQUE) By federal definition, a firearm manufactured prior to 1899 or a firearm for which ammunition is not generally available or a firearm incapable of firing fixed ammunition.
  19. (ANTIQUE) An object representing the materials, styling and techniques of an earlier time, enhanced in value by virtue of its age an early version of a current object or device, such as an antique automobile, phonograph, or sewing machine.
  20. (ANTIQUE) Time-honored values and traditions; elements of past experience that might well be worth keeping; something that is capable of weathering time; proven wisdom; aging / Hanging onto the past; wanting to be unique or valued; antiquated beliefs or outdated ways of thinking / (see OLD)
  21. (Antique) 100 years or older. It is not often that you will find antique beads incorporated into a fashion piece.  They are usually rare, fragile and very expensive. These beads usually stay with the collector.
  22. (Antique) A chemical toning process used for medallions which prematurely tarnishes the coin to simulate the natural darkening that occurs as metal oxidizes with age.
  23. (Antique) A denim finish achieved through sanding and washing to give jeans an aged look. It is also the name of a type of ring of denim with very uneven yarn - Antique.
  24. (Antique) A much more successful, modern attempt at ageing denim. These are washed, sand blown, and braised to give them a well-worn, classy, hand-me-down look. They're casual, so wear them with a chunky sweater, fleece sweatshirt or favorite T-shirt, and comfy shoes.
  25. (Antique) A rare cultural item or property which is at lest 100 years old. (Sec.3, RA 4846, Cultural Properties Preservation and Protection Act)