ichidan verb, intransitive verb
become old; become worn out
Archaic intransitive verb meaning to age or become shabby. In modern Japanese, 古ぼける (ふるぼける) is used instead.
See also: 古ぼける (ふるぼける)
この寺はすっかり古けてしまった。
This temple has become completely old and worn.
古けた着物を着ている老人がいた。
There was an old man wearing a worn-out kimono.