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  1. 1. n. Open country. Source: opted
  2. 2. superl. Not young; advanced far in years or life; having lived till toward the end of the ordinary term of living; as, an old man; an old age; an old horse; an old tree. Source: opted
  3. 3. superl. Not new or fresh; not recently made or produced; having existed for a long time; as, old wine; an old friendship. Source: opted
  4. 4. superl. Formerly existing; ancient; not modern; preceding; original; as, an old law; an old custom; an old promise. Source: opted
  5. 5. superl. Continued in life; advanced in the course of existence; having (a certain) length of existence; -- designating the age of a person or thing; as, an infant a few hours old; a cathedral centuries old. Source: opted
  6. 6. superl. Long practiced; hence, skilled; experienced; cunning; as, an old offender; old in vice. Source: opted
  7. 7. superl. Long cultivated; as, an old farm; old land, as opposed to new land, that is, to land lately cleared. Source: opted
  8. 8. superl. Worn out; weakened or exhausted by use; past usefulness; as, old shoes; old clothes. Source: opted
  9. 9. superl. More than enough; abundant. Source: opted
  10. 10. superl. Aged; antiquated; hence, wanting in the mental vigor or other qualities belonging to youth; -- used disparagingly as a term of reproach. Source: opted
  11. 11. superl. Old-fashioned; wonted; customary; as of old; as, the good old times; hence, colloquially, gay; jolly. Source: opted
  12. 12. superl. Used colloquially as a term of cordiality and familiarity. Source: opted

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