old-line
1old-line — UK US adjective US ► ECONOMICS used to describe a business or industry that has existed for a long time: »It s the latest old line industry to disappear from the region …
2old-line — [ōld′līn΄] adj. 1. with an old, well established history 2. following tradition; conservative …
3old-line — old′ line′ adj. 1) following or supporting conservative or traditional ideas, customs, etc 2) traditional; established • Etymology: 1855–60 …
4old-line — adjective adhering to conservative or reactionary principles an oldline senator • Syn: ↑oldline • Similar to: ↑right * * * ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: from the …
5old-line — adjective Date: 1856 1. a. having a reputation or authority based on length or proven quality of service < an old line firm > b. of established prestige and influence < old line families > 2. adhering to traditional policies or practices ;… …
6old-line — /ohld luyn /, adj. 1. following or supporting conservative or traditional ideas, beliefs, customs, etc. 2. long established; traditional: old line society. [1855 60] * * * …
7Old Line State — n. Maryland; a nickname, alluding to the fact that its northern boundary is Mason and Dixon s line. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] …
8Old Line State — noun a Mid Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies • Syn: ↑Maryland, ↑Free State, ↑MD • Instance Hypernyms: ↑American state • Part Holonyms: ↑United States, ↑ …
9old line — Synonyms and related words: backward, confirmed, conservative, deep dyed, deep engraven, deep fixed, deep grounded, deep laid, deep rooted, deep seated, deep set, deep settled, die hard, dyed in the wool, embedded, embossed, engrafted, engraved,… …
10old-line — adjective N. Amer. 1》 holding conservative views. 2》 well established. Derivatives old liner noun …
