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long ago

A time well before the present, the distant past. For example, I read that book long ago, or The battles of long ago were just as fierce. [Second half of 1300s]

See also: ago, long

long ago

1. At a time or during a period well before the present: I read that book long ago.

2. A time well before the present: heroes of long ago.

See also: ago, long