olde in British English (ˈəʊldɪ ) adjective an archaic spelling of ' old ' that is now used in the names of places and in advertising to suggest traditional charm and quaintness

Definition of olde adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Apr 19, 2024 · Olde is the incorrect spelling of old. Old refers to something that has existed for a long time or is of an earlier time.

olde, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

olde (ˈəʊldɪ) adj an archaic spelling of 'old' that is now used in the names of places and in advertising to suggest traditional charm and quaintness

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As adjectives the difference between old and olde is that old is of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time while olde is old.

OLDE meaning: used as a variant spelling of “old” in the names of places, in advertisements, etc.

Origin and history of olde olde pseudo-archaic mock-antique variant of old, by 1883.

OLD definition: 1. having lived or existed for many years: 2. unsuitable because intended for older people: 3…. Learn more.