time-honored

adjective

revered or respected because of antiquity and long continuance: a time-honored custom.

Also, especially British, time-hon·oured.

Origin:
1585–95

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time-honored
adjective
1.	acceptable for a long time; "time-honored customs"
2.	honored because of age or long usage; "time-honored institutions"

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