v. colloq. [f. ANTIQUARIAN; cf. botanize, geologize, etc.] To act as an antiquary; to ‘play the antiquary.’
1828. Lyell, in Life, I. ix. 222. Have geologised and antiquarianised all day with much success.
1864. Sala, in Temple Bar, Jan., 189. Don’t be afraid; I am not about to antiquarianize.
