Associations to the word «Custom»

Wiktionary

CUSTOM, noun. Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; usage; method of doing, living or behaving.
CUSTOM, noun. Habitual buying of goods; practice of frequenting, as a shop, manufactory, etc., for making purchases or giving orders; business support.
CUSTOM, noun. (legal) Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent; usage. See Usage, and Prescription.
CUSTOM, noun. (obsolete) Familiar acquaintance; familiarity.
CUSTOM, noun. The customary toll, tax, or tribute.
CUSTOM, adjective. Created under particular specifications, specially to fit one's needs: specialized, unique, custom-made
CUSTOM, adjective. Own, personal, not standard or premade
CUSTOM, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To make familiar; to accustom.
CUSTOM, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To supply with customers.
CUSTOM, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To pay the customs of.
CUSTOM, verb. (obsolete) (intransitive) To have a custom.
CUSTOM HOUSE, noun. An official building, in a port, where customs are collected and shipping is cleared for entry and exit
CUSTOM HOUSES, noun. Plural of custom house
CUSTOM MADE, adjective. Alternative spelling of custom-made

Dictionary definition

CUSTOM, noun. Accepted or habitual practice.
CUSTOM, noun. A specific practice of long standing.
CUSTOM, noun. Money collected under a tariff.
CUSTOM, noun. Habitual patronage; "I have given this tailor my custom for many years".
CUSTOM, adjective. Made according to the specifications of an individual.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada