Old-timer

[ohld-ty-mer]

Definition

An elderly, veteran, or experienced long-time resident/person.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di old-timer dem remember how di town look sixty year ago.
English:
The elderly veterans remember how the town looked sixty years ago.

Patois:
Listen to di advice from di old-timer dem.
English:
Listen to the advice from the elders.

Usage Tip

Respectful term for elderly people or long-standing veterans of a community/profession.

Patois Synonym: elder
English Synonym: elder; veteran; long-time resident

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