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 (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

Dec 29, 2025 · English Adjective olde (comparative more olde, superlative most olde) Archaic spelling of old.

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

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

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.