Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From old + academic, in quot. 1579 at sense A. after Middle French uieux Academiques, plural. Compare classical Latin vetus Acadēmicus.
Definition of Old Academic in US English:
Old Academic
adjectiveˌəʊld akəˈdɛmɪk
Of or relating to the Old Academy.
Origin
Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From old + academic, in quot. 1579 at sense A. after Middle French uieux Academiques, plural. Compare classical Latin vetus Acadēmicus.