antiquities

noun

1. 1

   Ancient times; faraway history; former ages

   “Cicero was an eloquent orator of antiquity.”

2. 2

   The people of ancient times.

   “That such pillars were raised by Seth all antiquity has avowed. —Sir W. Raleigh.”

3. 3

   An old gentleman.

   “You are a shrewd antiquity, neighbor Clench. —B. Jonson.”

4. 4

   (history) The historical period preceding the Middle Ages (c. 500-1500), primarily relating to European history.

5. 5

   (often constructed as an uncountable plural) A relic or monument of ancient times, such as a coin, a statue, etc.; an ancient institution.

6. 6

   The state of being ancient or of ancient lineage.