1. • noun - past times (especially in the phrase `in days of old')
   • adj - (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
   • adj - of long duration
   • adj - (used for emphasis) very familiar
   • adj - skilled through long experience
   • adj - belonging to some prior time
   • adj - (used informally especially for emphasis)
   • adj - of a very early stage in development
   • adj - just preceding something else in time or order
2. • Having lived or existed for a relatively long time; far advanced in years or life.
   • Relatively advanced in age: Pamela is our oldest child.
   • Made long ago; in existence for many years: an old book.
   • Of or relating to a long life or to people who have had long lives: a ripe old age.
   • Having or exhibiting the physical characteristics of age: a prematurely old face.
   • Having or exhibiting the wisdom of age; mature: a child who is old for his years.
   • Having lived or existed for a specified length of time: She was 12 years old.
   • Belonging to a remote or former period in history; ancient: old fossils.
   • Belonging to or being of an earlier time: her old classmates.
   • Often Old.
   • Being the earlier or earliest of two or more related objects, stages, versions, or periods.
   • Geology.
   • Having become slower in flow and less vigorous in action.
   • Having become simpler in form and of lower relief.
   • Exhibiting the effects of time or long use; worn: an old coat.
   • Known through long acquaintance; long familiar: an old friend.
   • Skilled or able through long experience; practiced.
   • Often ol’ (ol).
   • Used as an intensive: Come back any old time.
   • Used to express affection or familiarity: Good ol’ Sam.
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   • Old people considered as a group.
   • Former times; yore: in days of old.
3. • adj - living or existing for a relatively long time
   • n - an individual of a specified age

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