"vieux jeu" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /vjəˈʒə/ [UK] Forms: more vieux jeu [comparative], most vieux jeu [superlative]
Etymology: From French vieux jeu. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|vieux jeu}} French vieux jeu Head templates: {{en-adj|nolinkhead=1}} vieux jeu (comparative more vieux jeu, superlative most vieux jeu)
  1. Old-fashioned, outmoded.
    Sense id: en-vieux_jeu-en-adj-AGw5Ncaz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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