Definition of olde adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

olde in British English (ˈəʊldɪ ) adjective an archaic spelling of ' old ' that is now used in the names of places and in advertising to suggest traditional charm and quaintness

olde, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

OLDE meaning: used as a variant spelling of “old” in the names of places, in advertisements, etc.

Jun 18, 2025 · olde (comparative more olde, superlative most olde) Archaic spelling of old. quotations

olde (ˈəʊldɪ) adj an archaic spelling of 'old' that is now used in the names of places and in advertising to suggest traditional charm and quaintness

Origin and history of olde olde pseudo-archaic mock-antique variant of old, by 1883.

UK /ˈəʊldi/ • UK /əʊld/adjective(attributive)in or relating to an old-fashioned style that is intended to be quaint and attractive Ye Olde Tea Shoppe Examples Morris dancers often claim to be …

Apr 19, 2024 · Olde is the incorrect spelling of old. Old refers to something that has existed for a long time or is of an earlier time.

As adjectives the difference between old and olde is that old is of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time while olde is old.