prep_phrase
Meaning 1
long ago; in, or from, ancient times.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: Since
Examples
- in days of old
- I know him of old.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: of yore, way back
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
of old
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Translations
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: vanha — Translations
- Northern Kurdish: ji berê va (ku) — Translations
- Old English: ġefyrn — Translations
- Polish: dawnych czasów — Translations
- Polish: minionych czasów — Translations
- Spanish: de antes — Translations
- Spanish: de mucho antes — Translations