olden

1. 1

   From or relating to a previous era.not-comparable

   • olden days, olden times
2. 2

   Old; ancient.archaicnot-comparable

   • We […] told over the story of past sufferings, and renewed olden vows of devotion.
   • Beowulf, behind his shield, thrust forth only his right arm. In it he had picked up the sword of Ing, well known in olden lore.

syn. historical · eldern

1. 1

   To grow old; age; assume an older appearance or character; become affected by age.datedintransitiverare

   • They were not worldly days; and so, as we olden with our passage through the world, they stay young, and we love them as pure youthful things are loved.

ant. youngen