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Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.

(UK) Habitual buying of goods from one same vendor.

(collectively) The habitual patrons (i.e. customers) of a business; business support.

(law) Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent. Compare (prescription). +

Traditional beliefs or rituals.

A custom (made-to-order) piece of art, etc.

(obsolete) Familiar acquaintance; familiarity.

Toll, tax, or tribute.

Made 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. +

Own, personal, not standard or premade.

(archaic) Accustomed; usual.

(obsolete) To make familiar; to accustom.

(obsolete) To supply with customers.

(obsolete) To pay the customs of.

(obsolete) To have a custom.