custom

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   habitual patronage

   I have given this tailor my custom for many years

2. 2
   noun

   Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.

   Much forbidden by elder custom is accepted today.

3. 3
   noun

   Habitual buying of goods from one same vendor.

   Thank you for your custom.

4. 4
   noun

   Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent. Compare prescription.

   The distinction between custom and usage it that usage is a fact and custom is a law. There can be usage without custom, but not custom without usage.

5. 5
   noun

   Traditional beliefs or rituals.

   The Ancient Egyptian culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs; one custom was the mummification of the dead.

6. 6
   noun

   A custom (made-to-order) piece of art, etc.

   The rest of the necklace holders finally came in! If you bought a custom from me thank you so much for your patience! I’m gonna try my best to crank them out as fast as possible

7. 7
   noun

   Familiar acquaintance; familiarity.

   Age can not wither her, nor custom stale Her infinite variety.

8. 8
   noun

   Toll, tax, or tribute.

   Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

Etymology

PIE word *ḱóm PIE word *swé From Middle English custume, borrowed from Anglo-Norman custume, inherited from Latin consuētūdinem, a noun derived from cōnsuēscō, from con- (“with”) + suēscō (“become used or accustomed to”). Displaced native Old English ġewuna. Doublet of costume, consuetude, and kastom. The adjectival form first appears c. 1830.