old girl

School's past pupil

Old girl is a friendly or affectionate term of address for a woman, often one who is older or has been a longtime companion: How are you doing, old girl?

In British English, an old girl is a female former student of a school, parallel to old boy.

The term also applies fondly to aging female animals: The old girl still loves her walks.

alumna

school

Place of instruction

alma mater · boarding school · ties · network · association · tradition · uniform · headmistress · house · dormitory

endearment

dear

Treasured or costly

pet · treasure · precious · beloved · dearest · fondness · affection · warmth · nickname · familiar

vintage

classic

Of lasting excellence

dependable · workhorse · seasoned · well-worn · familiar · cherished · veteran · stalwart · tried-and-true · timeworn

Categories
Opposites
alumni status

old girlpupil

Learner or eye opening

schoolgirl · fresher · first-year · undergraduate · enrollee

gender (alumni context)

old girlold boy

Male former student

alumnus

age/life stage (affectionate term)

old girlyoung girl

Female child, not yet adolescent

young lady · young woman · little girl · youngster · lass

Family

older, oldest, girlish, girlhood, girlishly, girlishness, old boy

Familiarity
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Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G