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1.NounFrequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving."Much forbidden by elder custom is accepted today."
2.NounHabitual buying of goods from one same vendor."Thank you for your custom."
3.NounThe habitual patrons (i.e. customers) of a business; business support.
4.NounLong-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent. Compare prescription.
5.NounTraditional beliefs or rituals."The Ancient Egyptian culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs; one custom was the mummification of the dead."
6.NounA custom (made-to-order) piece of art, etc.
7.NounFamiliar acquaintance; familiarity.
8.NounToll, tax, or tribute.
9.AdjectiveMade or done in a way adjusted to fit the needs of a particular person or group (e.g., customer, health care patient, do-it-yourselfer), and thus specialized and, in some cases, unique."; My feet are very large, so I need custom shoes, specially made by a custom tailor."
10.AdjectiveOwn, personal, not standard or premade."We can embroider a wide range of ready designs or a custom logo."
11.AdjectiveDone on a for-hire basis, as contrasted with being done only for oneself."custom threshing; The amount of high-end equipment that he maintains is justified by the fact that he does a lot of custom tillage and combining.; My grandfather did his own threshing, plus a bunch of custom threshing on the side."
12.AdjectiveAccustomed; usual.
13.VerbTo make familiar; to accustom.
14.VerbTo supply with customers.
15.VerbTo pay the customs of.
16.VerbTo have a custom.