old-timer

Definitions of old-timer
  1. noun
    an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
    synonyms: oldtimer, oudgediende, routinier, veteraan
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    type of:
    connaisseur, deskundige, deskundoloog, expert, kenner, routinier, specialist
    a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
  2. noun
    a person who has served in the armed forces
    synonyms: oldtimer, oorlogsveteraan, oud-strijder, oudgediende, veteraan
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    krijgslieden, krijgsman, krijgsvolk, militair, soldatenvolk
    someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
  3. noun
    an elderly man
    synonyms: oldtimer
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    grijsaard
    a man who is very old
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