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Word: Custom
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French coustume, based on Latin consuetudo, from consuetus, past participle of consuescere ‘accustom’, from con- (expressing intensive force) + suescere ‘become accustomed’
ˈkʌstəm
a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time
Short Definition:traditional practice
Examples:- the old English custom of dancing round the maypole
- custom demanded that a person should have gifts for the child
regular dealings with a shop or business by customers
Short Definition:regular dealings with shop
Examples:- if you keep me waiting, I will take my custom elsewhere
Word: Custom
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈkʌstəm
made or done to order; custom-made
Short Definition:made to order
Examples:- a custom guitar
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