graybeard

gray·beard

[grey-beerd]
noun
1.
Sometimes Disparaging. a man whose beard is gray; old man; sage.
Also, greybeard.


Origin:
1570–80; gray1 + beard

gray·beard·ed, adjective
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greybeard or graybeard (ˈɡreɪˌbɪəd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  an old man, esp a sage
2.  a large stoneware or earthenware jar or jug for spirits
 
graybeard or graybeard
 
n
 
'greybearded or graybeard
 
adj
 
'graybearded or graybeard
 
adj

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