"junque" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of junk + antique Etymology templates: {{blend|en|junk|antique}} Blend of junk + antique Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} junque (uncountable)
  1. (often in signage and promotional materials) Used items offered or potentially offered for sale of unknown, but probably low value. Tags: often, uncountable
    Sense id: en-junque-en-noun-7OCJvU28 Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "1980 June 4, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, volume 34, number 6:",
          "text": "Finding the \"junque\" among the junk takes more than luck.",
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        },
        {
          "ref": "1981, James Michael Ullman, How to Hold a Garage Sale, page 26:",
          "text": "You people should make it a point to research the antique and junque markets to be sure you don't have unrecognized treasures.",
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          "ref": "2011, Wendy V, How to Eat a Pizza From a Can, page 100:",
          "text": "Like most good antique stores, a musty scent pervaded the crowded maze of furniture, knick-knacks, books, clothing, and other junque.",
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          "ref": "2014, Joe Willard, Picker's Bible: How to Pick Antiques Like the Pros:",
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        },
        {
          "ref": "2019, Susan Isaacs, Takes One to Know One:",
          "text": "A local antique/junque-store owner retired to Delray Beach.",
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        },
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