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time worn
time·worn
/
ˈtaɪmˌwɔrn, -ˌwoʊrn
/
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[
tahym
-wawrn, -wohrn
]
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adjective
1.
worn
or impaired by
time
.
2.
showing the effects of age or antiquity; antiquated:
timeworn farming methods.
3.
commonplace; trite; hackneyed:
a timeworn excuse.
Origin:
1720–30;
time
+
worn
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timeworn
(ˈtaɪmˌwɔːn)
—
adj
1.
showing the adverse effects of overlong use or of old age
2.
hackneyed; trite
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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