Where does “antikvarie” come from?
antikvarie (Swedish) comes from Swedish antikvitet, from Swedish -itet — -ity; making a noun from an adjective.
antikvarie (Swedish): an antiquarian; one who specializes in antiquity...
Definitions
- an antiquarian; one who specializes in antiquity...
Ancestry of “antikvarie”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | antikvitet | an antique; something, in particular furniture,... |
| 2 | Swedish | -itet | -ity; making a noun from an adjective |