I am old, but the word to me means familiar, comfortable. Accustomed after long and venerable use. Not dilapidated and useless. (Sherwood Smith)

I am old, but the word to me means familiar, comfortable. Accustomed after long and venerable use. Not dilapidated and useless.

Sherwood Smith

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