long-ago

American  

[lawng-uh-goh, long-] / ˈlɔŋ əˌgoʊ, ˈlɒŋ- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the distant past or to remote events; ancient.

   long-ago exploits remembered only in folk tales.

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long ago Idioms  

1. A time well before the present, the distant past. For example, I read that book long ago, or The battles of long ago were just as fierce. [Second half of 1300s]

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Etymology

Origin of long-ago

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

This remained the accepted story until last December, when Buck, a medical research entrepreneur and architecture buff, stumbled on a long-ago post by York about Mosher’s tale.

From Los Angeles Times

One traditional Pawnee song, still sung by elders in the tribe today, tells of a long-ago encounter with a group of mounted outsiders in armor.

From Science Magazine

A single, long-ago conversation, even one of several hours, does not seem to qualify.

From Washington Post

While it has received overwhelming support, some critics warn the measure could open up the state and school districts to massive liabilities for long-ago abuse.

From Seattle Times

On one side are two walls of artifacts, including posters — one advertises the artist’s long-ago stint at a club’s turntables under the tag “DJ Noskilz”— and artworks by Bell and his friends.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• earlier
• early
• late
• old
• preceding
• previous
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