old-line
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old-line — UK US adjective US ► ECONOMICS used to describe a business or industry that has existed for a long time: »It s the latest old line industry to disappear from the region … Financial and business terms
old-line — [ōld′līn΄] adj. 1. with an old, well established history 2. following tradition; conservative … English World dictionary
old-line — old′ line′ adj. 1) following or supporting conservative or traditional ideas, customs, etc 2) traditional; established • Etymology: 1855–60 … From formal English to slang
old-line — adjective adhering to conservative or reactionary principles an oldline senator • Syn: ↑oldline • Similar to: ↑right * * * ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: from the … Useful english dictionary
old-line — adjective Date: 1856 1. a. having a reputation or authority based on length or proven quality of service < an old line firm > b. of established prestige and influence < old line families > 2. adhering to traditional policies or practices ;… … New Collegiate Dictionary
old-line — /ohld luyn /, adj. 1. following or supporting conservative or traditional ideas, beliefs, customs, etc. 2. long established; traditional: old line society. [1855 60] * * * … Universalium
Old Line State — n. Maryland; a nickname, alluding to the fact that its northern boundary is Mason and Dixon s line. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Old Line State — noun a Mid Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies • Syn: ↑Maryland, ↑Free State, ↑MD • Instance Hypernyms: ↑American state • Part Holonyms: ↑United States, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
old line — Synonyms and related words: backward, confirmed, conservative, deep dyed, deep engraven, deep fixed, deep grounded, deep laid, deep rooted, deep seated, deep set, deep settled, die hard, dyed in the wool, embedded, embossed, engrafted, engraved,… … Moby Thesaurus
old-line — adjective N. Amer. 1》 holding conservative views. 2》 well established. Derivatives old liner noun … English new terms dictionary
old line company — A life insurance company operating on a fixed premium basis, as distinguished from a mutual benefit society or company issuing policies on an assessment basis, its policies having a cash surrender value after the first year. See old tine policy … Ballentine's law dictionary
