past-time

English

Etymology

From past +‎ time. First appears c.1889 in the writings of James John Hissey.

Adjective

past-time

1. (dated, obsolete) Belonging to a time from the past; old-fashioned; outdated.
   • 1913, James John Hissey, A Leisurely Tour in England, page 94:

     ... perhaps because of this it retains unhurt so much of its past-time naturalness.

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with pastime, which has a different meaning.

Alternative forms

• past time