English

Noun

textuary ‎(plural textuaries)

1. One who is well versed in Scripture; a textman.
   • Bishop George Bull

     I cannot omit to take notice here of that common axiom, "A good textuary is a good divine;" and to observe, that it is most true, if rightly understood: if by a textuary, we mean him who hath not only a concordance of Scriptures in his memory, but also a commentary on them in his understanding […]

2. One who adheres strictly or rigidly to a text.

Adjective

textuary ‎(not comparable)

1. Contained in a text; textual.

   (Can we find and add a quotation of Sir Thomas Browne to this entry?)

2. Serving as a text; authoritative.

   (Can we find and add a quotation of Glanvill to this entry?)