old


2old

noun

Definition of OLD

1
: one of a specified age —usually used in combination <a 3-year-old>
2
: old or earlier time —used in the phrase of old <the cavalry of old>

Examples of OLD

  1. Young and old alike will enjoy the movie.

First Known Use of OLD

13th century

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