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from way back
from way back
from far in the past; from a much earlier time. Grandfather comes from way back. This antique clock is from way back.
from way back
Since long ago; for a long time. For example, This painting has been in the family from way back, or We know the Smiths from way back. [Colloquial; late 1800s]
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Heraclius | | - | Ancient Greek (Latinized) |
| Princess | | PRIN-ses, PRINT-səs, prin-SES | English (Modern) |
| Phobos | | FO-bos (English) | Greek Mythology |
| Caja | | - | Danish |
| Jabril | | - | Arabic |
| Levi | | ['li:vai] | |