Of old
adverb
Referring to, or from the past.
The legends of old spoke of a heroic warrior.
Often appears as...
- legends of old
- stories of old
Usage tips
Literary
adverb
Long ago, in the remote past.
The tales of old often become myths in the modern era.
Often appears as...
- tales of old
- traditions of old
adverb
Referring to, or from the past.
The legends of old spoke of a heroic warrior.
Often appears as...
- legends of old
- stories of old
Usage tips
Literary
adverb
Long ago, in the remote past.
The tales of old often become myths in the modern era.
Often appears as...
- tales of old
- traditions of old
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Classic Reference
Often signifies fondness or respect for traditions and the past.
The recipes of old have that nostalgia no modern dish can replicate.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Flair
Used to add a poetic or dramatic effect in writing or storytelling.
She sang the ballads of old, her voice echoing tales of yore.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Stories
Common in retelling folklore or cultural history.
The fables of old reveal much about our ancestors.
Pro Tip 1/3Classic Reference
Often signifies fondness or respect for traditions and the past.
The recipes of old have that nostalgia no modern dish can replicate.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Flair
Used to add a poetic or dramatic effect in writing or storytelling.
She sang the ballads of old, her voice echoing tales of yore.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Stories
Common in retelling folklore or cultural history.
The fables of old reveal much about our ancestors.
Pro Tip 1/3Classic Reference
Often signifies fondness or respect for traditions and the past.
The recipes of old have that nostalgia no modern dish can replicate.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Flair
Used to add a poetic or dramatic effect in writing or storytelling.
She sang the ballads of old, her voice echoing tales of yore.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Stories
Common in retelling folklore or cultural history.
The fables of old reveal much about our ancestors.
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