old Adam
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of old Adam
First recorded in 1540–50
Example Sentences
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The old Adam West "Batman" series from the '60s stayed on reruns.
From Salon • Aug. 26, 2022
I miss caring about old Adam Sandler comedies.
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2021
At least 2,000 years old: Adam and Eve are bimillennarians, and then some.
From Time • Apr. 9, 2014
Kropotkin saw the old Adam Smith and the young Adam Smith as dramatically different figures.
From Scientific American • Sep. 13, 2011
"Like old Adam Mayle, I adds," said I; and Mr. Glen dropped my arm and stood a little way off blinking at me.
From The Watchers A Novel by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
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