of old

idiom

formal + literary
: in the past : in a time that was long ago
in (the) days of old

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Lewis recalled seeing his friend’s collection of old Roman coins. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026 However, her collection of old show posters revealed that the Barking Kettle played alongside heavy hitter Newfoundland musicians of the era like Kelly Russell and Figgy Duff. Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026 Classic, with a hint of old-school glamour—that’s how Amal Clooney approaches her beauty looks. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026 The Rams’ front office operates with a fascinating blend of old-school and new-age ideas, but scouting sits at the core of its philosophy. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of old

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“Of old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20old. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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