Of a saying or adage: that is often said or uttered by people. Frequently with old, esp. old said saw. Now rare.

In extended use: a popular decree or maxim. Obsolete. rare.

Folk-speech; the traditional speech or proverbs of an ethnic or regional group; an instance of this.

Something old or familiar, esp. an old song, tune, or film which is still popular; also in oldie-but-goodie. Also: a well-known or hackneyed idea or…