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  1. old chestnutnoun

    A well-worn story.

  2. Etymology: Originally as chestnut, with “old” for emphasis. Popularized US 1880s, particularly Northeast and Midwest, with various theories propounded.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of old chestnut in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of old chestnut in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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