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old school (iou)



old school noun & adjectival phr. M18.
[from OLD adjective + SCHOOL noun1.]
A. noun phr. A group of people or a section of society noted for its conservative views or principles. Also, a school which one used to attend. M18.
b. attrib. or as adjectival phr. Designating (a holder of) conservative or traditional (esp. religious) views. E19.
Phrases: in the old school according to traditional or old-fashioned methods. of the old school traditional, old-fashioned. old school tie (a) a necktie with a characteristic pattern worn by former members of a particular (usu. public) school; (b) the attitudes of group loyalty and traditionalism associated with the wearing of such a tie.