Definition of old

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Old (superl.) Formerly existing; ancient; not modern; preceding; original; as, an old law; an old custom; an old promise..

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Charge :: Charge (v. t.) That quantity, as of ammunition, electricity, ore, fuel, etc., which any apparatus, as a gun, battery, furnace, machine, etc., is intended to receive and fitted to hold, or which is actually in it at one time.
Daring :: Daring (n.) Boldness; fearlessness; adventurousness; also, a daring act..
Cima :: Cima (n.) A kind of molding. See Cyma.
Cyclas :: Cyclas (n.) A long gown or surcoat (cut off in front), worn in the Middle Ages. It was sometimes embroidered or interwoven with gold. Also, a rich stuff from which the gown was made..
Wimple :: Wimple (v. i.) To lie in folds; also, to appear as if laid in folds or plaits; to ripple; to undulate..
Enfold :: Enfold (v. t.) To infold. See Infold.
Swordfish :: Sworder (n.) One who uses, or fights with, a sword; a swordsman; a soldier; a cutthroat..
Gula :: Gula (n.) A capping molding. Same as Cymatium.
Goggle :: Goggle (v. i.) A kind of spectacles with short, projecting eye tubes, in the front end of which are fixed plain glasses for protecting the eyes from cold, dust, etc..
Ark :: Ark (n.) The oblong chest of acacia wood, overlaid with gold, which supported the mercy seat with its golden cherubs, and occupied the most sacred place in the sanctuary. In it Moses placed the two tables of stone containing the ten commandments. Called also the Ark of the Covenant..
Archeus :: Archeus (n.) The vital principle or force which (according to the Paracelsians) presides over the growth and continuation of living beings; the anima mundi or plastic power of the old philosophers.
Buttonhole :: Buttonhole (v. t.) To hold at the button or buttonhole; to detain in conversation to weariness; to bore; as, he buttonholed me a quarter of an hour..
Angelot :: Angelot (n.) A French gold coin of the reign of Louis XI., bearing the image of St. Michael; also, a piece coined at Paris by the English under Henry VI..
Unsalable :: Unsalable (n.) That which can not be sold.
Plater :: Plater (n.) One who plates or coats articles with gold or silver; as, a silver plater..
Granny :: Granny (n.) A grandmother; a grandam; familiarly, an old woman..
Nonslaveholding :: Nonslaveholding (a.) Not possessing or holding slaves; as, a nonslaveholding State..
Starling :: Starling (n.) Any passerine bird belonging to Sturnus and allied genera. The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is dark brown or greenish black, with a metallic gloss, and spotted with yellowish white. It is a sociable bird, and builds about houses, old towers, etc. Called also stare, and starred. The pied starling of India is Sternopastor contra..
Auricular :: Auricular (a.) Told in the ear, i. e., told privately; as, auricular confession to the priest..
Toccata :: Toccata (n.) An old form of piece for the organ or harpsichord, somewhat in the free and brilliant style of the prelude, fantasia, or capriccio..
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