Old-world

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, or relating to the ancient world or former times
Adjective
  1. 1
    characteristic of former times especially in Europe wordnet

Synonyms

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antediluvianantiquatedantiquearchaicceremoniouschivalrous

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"Dr. Mortimer turned the manuscript to the light, and read in a high, crackling voice the following curious, old-world narrative."

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