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old-line

[ohld-lahyn]
–adjective
1. following or supporting conservative or traditional ideas, beliefs, customs, etc.
2. long established; traditional: old-line society.

Origin:
1855–60
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old-line   (ōld'līn')
adj.  
  1. Adhering to conservative or reactionary principles: an old-line senator.

  2. Long established: an old-line New England family.

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