antiquing
|an-ti-quing|
/ænˈtiːkɪŋ/
(antique)
old and valuable
Etymology
'antique' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'antiquus', where 'antiquus' meant 'old' or 'ancient'.
'antique' passed into Old French as 'antique' and then into Middle English (forms like 'antik'), eventually becoming the modern English word 'antique'; the verb form developed later from the noun/adjective.
Initially, it meant 'old' or 'ancient' (from Latin); over time it narrowed to mean 'old and valued/collectible' in the noun/adjective sense and developed verb senses meaning both 'to search for antiques' and 'to make something look old'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the activity or hobby of looking for, buying, or collecting antiques (old items considered valuable or collectible).
She spent the weekend antiquing in small towns along the coast.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'antique' meaning to search for or buy antiques as a hobby or business (e.g., visiting shops, fairs, or markets to find antiques).
He spends most Saturdays antiquing at flea markets and estate sales.
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