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      Aged

      /eɪdʒd/

      Meaning & Definition

      verb
      past tense of 'age'; to grow older or cause to grow older.
      He aged significantly after his retirement.
      adjective
      having lived for a specified number of years; old or elderly.
      The aged couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
      having undergone a process of aging; mature and often improved by time.
      The aged wine had a rich and complex flavor.

      Etymology

      Middle English, from Old French 'age', which refers to the period of life.

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      aged care:
      Care services for elderly people.
      aged wine:
      Wine that has been matured for a period of time.
      aged cheese:
      Cheese that has been aged to develop flavor.

      Related Words

      aging
      The process of becoming older.
      age
      The length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed.
      ageism
      Prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age.

      Slang Meanings

      Old dude
      Check out that old dude over there; he has some great stories.
      Geezer
      He's a funny geezer, always telling jokes.