custom

  1. Noun.  Frequent repetition of the same act; way of acting common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; usage; method of doing or living.
  2. Noun.  Habitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, manufactory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support.
  3. Noun.  (context, legal) Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent; usage. See Usage, and Prescription.
  4. Noun.  (obsolete) Familiar acquaintance; familiarity.
  5. Noun.  The customary toll, tax, or tribute.
  6. Noun.  created under particular specifications, specialized, unique, custom-made.
  7. Adjective.  made in a different way from usual, specially to fit one's needs.
  8. Verb.  (obsolete) (transitive) To make familiar; to accustom.
  9. Verb.  (obsolete) (transitive) To supply with customers.
  10. Verb.  (obsolete) (transitive) To pay the customs of.
  11. Verb.  (obsolete) (intransitive) To have a custom.

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