well-worn
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well–worn

adjective \-ˈwrn\

Definition of WELL-WORN

1
a : made trite by overuse : hackneyed <a well–worn quotation>
b : having been much used or worn <well–worn shoes>
2
archaic : worn well or properly

First Known Use of WELL-WORN

1621

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