Of old
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Pro Tip 1/3Classic Reference
Often signifies fondness or respect for traditions and the past. 
The recipes of old have that nostalgia no modern dish can replicate.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Flair
Used to add a poetic or dramatic effect in writing or storytelling. 
She sang the ballads of old, her voice echoing tales of yore.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Stories
Common in retelling folklore or cultural history. 
The fables of old reveal much about our ancestors.