[f. ARCHA-ISM + -IST.] a. One who studies what is archaic; an antiquary. b. One who employs archaism, who makes use of archaic methods or language in art or literature.
1851. Mrs. Browning, Casa Guidi Wind., I. Archaists mumbling dry bones up the land.
1867. Athenæum, 812/2. A revivalist or affected archaist.
