Alternative spelling of little old

Alternative spelling of little old

(US, idiomatic, informal) Emphatically, affectionately, or humorously little; ordinary or harmless (especially when trying to downplay the importance of something).

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see some, old. / (US, idiomatic, informal) Some, some unspecified or yet-undetermined one (especially for emphasis).

Alternative form of out at the heels

Wearing stockings that are worn out. / (by extension) Shabby, or in a poor plight.

plural of book of hours

An illuminated Christian devotional book, popular in the Middle Ages.

plural of grand old man

A male leading light; a man who is the most senior exponent of a particular field.