持もち古ふるす

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

use for a long time; have long in use

Rare verb meaning to keep and use something over a long period, implying wear or familiarity. Modern Japanese typically uses 長く使う or 使い古す instead.

• 祖そ父ふが持もち古ふるした道どう具ぐは、今いまも現げん役えきだ。

  The tools my grandfather used for a long time are still in service today.