noun
love of antiquity; nostalgia for the past
Rare literary noun expressing a deep fondness for old things or the past. Not used in everyday conversation; more common modern equivalents include 懐古趣味 or 古いものへの愛着.
彼の旧懐は、古い書物や骨董品の収集に表れている。
His love of antiquity is expressed in his collection of old books and antiques.
Compound of 旧 (old, ancient) and 懐 (feelings, nostalgia). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a Sino-Japanese word used in literary contexts.