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owld

adjectivequality

Advanced in years; long established

Old; aged—having existed for a long time or advanced in years.

Example in use

Da owld man aye sits by da fire.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/OHLD/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutralalso: old

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