having lived for a long time; no longer young

the old man lay propped up on cushions

the introduction of the Welfare State eased the problems of the old

belonging to the past; former

valuation under the old rating system was inexact

of a specified age

he was fourteen years old

a seven-month-old baby

how old are you?

used to express affection, familiarity, or contempt

good old Mum

I didn't like playing with silly old dolls