Custom

kus′tum, n. what one is wont to do: usage: frequent repetition of the same act: regular trade or busine : a tax on goods: ( pl. ) duties imposed on imports and exports.— adj. Cus′tomable , customary: common.— adv. Cus′tomarily .— n. Cus′to mar in e .— adjs. Cus′tomary , according to use and wont: holding or held by custom; Cus′tomed , accustomed: usual.— ns. Cus′tomer , one accustomed to frequent a certain place of busine : a buyer: ( slang ) a person; Cus′tom-house , the place where customs or duties on exports and imports are collected.— adj. Cus′tom-shrunk ( Shak. ), having fewer customers than formerly. [O. Fr. custume , costume —L. consuetud-inem , consuescĕre , to accustom.]