olden

[ ohl-duhn ]

adjective

, Literary.

1. of or relating to the distant past or bygone times; ancient.
2. old.

olden

/ ˈəʊldən /

adjective

1. an archaic or poetic word for old

   in olden times

   in olden days

Word History and Origins

Origin of olden¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; old, -en ²

Example Sentences

"The olden days, when discreet GPs used to bump people off if life got unendurable - unfortunately Dr Shipman changed all that because everything tightened up."

From BBC

Two years ago, I ditched any semblance of cheesy dating apps in favor of meeting the love of my life organically, like in the olden days.

From Los Angeles Times

Prince Harry said that in the "olden days" parents always knew what their children were up to, as long as they were at home.

From BBC

In the olden days, writers were taught to put the mark –30– at the bottom of a story to indicate the end.

From Los Angeles Times

"Surfing has taught me that in the olden days they say that girls cannot surf, only boys. Now I know that whatever a man can do, a woman can do better!"

From BBC