vetustus.
that which has existed a long time; old, ancient, aged; established, lasting
Meaning & usage
that which has existed a long time; old, ancient, aged; established, lasting
after or in the manner of the ancients, old-fashioned, old-time
from ancient times or antiquity; archaic
chronic, prolonged, lingering, established
Where this word comes from
From vetus (“old”) + -tus (“-ful”). The original meaning was "having many years", since the adjective was formed at a time when vetus still had its old meaning "year", rather than "old". Confer the cognate Ancient Greek word ἔτος (étos).
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