old fellow

noun

, Chiefly British.

1. old chap.

Word History and Origins

Origin of old fellow¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

“An old fellow came up to me once with tears in his eyes and thanked me for building Sun City,” Webb once said.

From The Daily Beast

Billy Woodchuck soon saw that Grandfather Mole was a stubborn old fellow.

From Project Gutenberg

If he could make this fine old fellow see right into his heart, for a minute, he was sure he would be given good advice.

From Project Gutenberg

There's an old fellow at the Landing generally goes out with me and the rest the boys.

From Project Gutenberg

"We'll have something to eat right away, old fellow," said Henry, thankful it was no worse.

From Project Gutenberg

Brisk and cheerful, he brought life and gaiety with him wherever he went, and all agreed that Jacob Worse was a fine old fellow.

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