inveterate

inveterate is an   Adverb

Definition:

[1] Old; long-established. [Obs.] It is an inveterate and received opinion. Bacon.

[2] Firmly established by long continuance; obstinate; deep-rooted; of long standing; as, an inveterate disease; an inveterate abuse. Heal the inveterate canker of one wound. Shak.

[3] Having habits fixed by long continuance; confirmed; habitual; as, an inveterate idler or smoker.

[4] Malignant; virulent; spiteful. H. Brooke.

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