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old wives' tale Definition

old wives' tale

noun

a silly story or superstitious belief

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  4. ‹ old-timer
  5. ‹ old-time
  6. ‹ Old Testament
  7. ‹ Old Style
  8. ‹ Old Stone Age
  9. ‹ Old Spanish
  10. ‹ Old South
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