Dictionary Definition:
Porāṇaka (adj.) [fr. porāṇa] 1. ancient, former, of old (cp. purāṇa 1) J iii.16 (˚paṇḍitā); PvA 93 (id.), 99 (id.); DhA i.346 (kula -- santaka). -- 2. old, worn, much used (cp. purāṇa 2) J iv.471 (magga).