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old-time

American  
[ohld-tahym] / ˈoʊldˈtaɪm /

adjective

  1. belonging to or characteristic of old or former times, methods, ideas, etc..

    old-time sailing ships; an old-time piano player.

  2. being long established.

    old-time residents.
old-time British  

adjective

  1. (prenominal) of or relating to a former time; old-fashioned

    old-time dancing
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Etymology

Origin of old-time

First recorded in 1815–25

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