time-honored
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time-hon·ored
(tīm′ŏn′ərd)adj.
Respected or adhered to because of age or age-old observance.
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time′-hon`ored
adj.
revered or respected because of long observance or continuance: a time-honored custom.
Also, esp. Brit.,time′-hon`oured.[1585–95]
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Adj. | 1. | time-honored - acceptable for a long time; "time-honored customs" reputable - having a good reputation; "a reputable business"; "a reputable scientist"; "a reputable wine" |
2. | time-honored - honored because of age or long usage; "time-honored institutions" honourable, honorable - worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country" |
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time-honored
adjectiveAdhering to beliefs or practices approved by authority or tradition:
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