"oft-used" meaning in All languages combined

See oft-used on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} oft-used (not comparable)
  1. Frequently used. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: oftused, oft used Related terms: ill-used, shopworn
    Sense id: en-oft-used-en-adj-pB-5Xs0v Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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