a. [ F., fr. L. antiquus old, ancient, equiv. to anticus, from ante before. Cf. Antic. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
For the antique world excess and pride did hate. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. See Antique, a. ] In general, anything very old; but in a more limited sense, a relic or object of ancient art; collectively, the antique, the remains of ancient art, as busts, statues, paintings, and vases. [ 1913 Webster ]
Misshapen monuments and maimed antiques. Byron. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In an antique manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of being antique; an appearance of ancient origin and workmanship. [ 1913 Webster ]
We may discover something venerable in the antiqueness of the work. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]