Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An elderly person.
- noun A person with considerable tenure or experience in a given place or activity; a veteran.
- noun Something very old or antiquated.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who retains the views and customs of former days; an old person who clings to habits and modes of thought now obsolete.
- noun One who has long occupied a given place or position; one who has grown old in a place, profession, etc.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun One who has been around for a long time or has a great deal of
experience ; aveteran .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
- noun an elderly man
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Examples
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"There will come a Monday," the old-timer muttered, his gaze shifting briefly toward the horizon, then back in our direction.
Rick Horowitz: Recovery: Credit Where Credit is Due? Rick Horowitz 2011
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"When that Monday comes," the old-timer went on, "your job is to take that news as your own."
Rick Horowitz: Recovery: Credit Where Credit is Due? Rick Horowitz 2011
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The old-timer looked again toward the horizon, his jaw working hard as he gathered his thoughts.
Rick Horowitz: Recovery: Credit Where Credit is Due? Rick Horowitz 2011
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The old-timer smiled, or something close to a smile.
Rick Horowitz: Recovery: Credit Where Credit is Due? Rick Horowitz 2011
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"There will come a Monday," the old-timer muttered, his gaze shifting briefly toward the horizon, then back in our direction.
Rick Horowitz: Recovery: Credit Where Credit is Due? Rick Horowitz 2011
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There will come a Monday, the old-timer muttered, his gaze shifting briefly...
Rick Horowitz: Recovery: Credit Where Credit is Due? Rick Horowitz 2011
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Ripped from the headlines "There will come a Monday," the old-timer muttered, his gaze shifting briefly...
Rick Horowitz: Recovery: Credit Where Credit is Due? Rick Horowitz 2011
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"Well, if it isn't the Milky Way," the old-timer scoffed as he looked at my game account.
Tim Wendel: California Dreaming: The Old Days at Candlestick Park Tim Wendel 2010
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The old-timer smiled, or something close to a smile.
Rick Horowitz: Recovery: Credit Where Credit is Due? Rick Horowitz 2011
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"When that Monday comes," the old-timer went on, "your job is to take that news as your own."
Rick Horowitz: Recovery: Credit Where Credit is Due? Rick Horowitz 2011
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