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old-time (adj.)

"of long standing; having the characteristics of former times," 1824, from old + time (n.). Related: Old-timey (1850). Old times "olden days" is from late 14c. Colloquial old-timer "one who has long occupied a given place or condition; one who retains the views and customs of former times" is by 1860.

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Definitions of old-time from WordNet

old-time (adj.)
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic);
a vaulted roof supporting old-time chimney pots
Synonyms: quaint / olde worlde
From wordnet.princeton.edu