oldworld

[ohld-wurld]

adjective

of or pertaining to the ancient world or to a former period of history.

of or pertaining to the Old World: old-world customs.

characteristic of the Old World; quaint; traditional.

Origin:
1705–15

Related forms

old-world·ly, adjective

old-world·li·ness, noun

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