past-time

English

Etymology

past +‎ time. First appears c.1889 in the writings of James John Hissey.

Adjective

past-time

  1. (dated, obsolete) Belonging to a time from the past; old-fashioned; outdated.

Usage notes
  • Not to be confused with pastime, which has a different meaning.

Alternative forms
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