Scholars studying inscriptions have traced the development of Old Arabic from scattered personal names in the 9th century BC to the emergence of the forms that would later be codified as Classical Arabic in the 7th century AD.

The old ladies in the neighborhood organized a weekly knitting circle for charity.

The charity relied on a group of old hands to organize the annual fundraiser.

Don't worry, old top, I'll sort it out.

Many villagers whispered that the Old Higue slipped through cracks at midnight, stealing the breath of infants.

At the reunion, many old boys shared stories about their schooldays.

Linguists continue to debate the features of Old Albanian and its possible role in shaping other Balkan languages.

Old Gooseberry appeared at the edge of the village, and the farmers crossed themselves whenever his shadow fell across their fields.

Old Catholics from several countries attended the ecumenical conference to discuss shared theology and pastoral concerns.

She cradled the fragile day-old and checked its breathing.