1859 W. B. Bernard i. 6 Has proved his devotion in every possible form—loved her from childhood—kept single for her sake—wealthy—old-blooded.
1871 ‘G. Eliot’ (1872) I. vi. 98 The fine old-blooded idiocy of young Lord Tapir.
1894 H. Nisbet 218 The hauteur..that woke in his proud, old-blooded breast.