accustomary

adjective

archaic

Word History

Etymology

obsolete accustom custom (from Middle English, from accustomen, verb) + -ary

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of accustomary was in 1541

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“Accustomary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accustomary. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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