ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Grey-headed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Grey-headed is an adjective meaning Alternative form of gray-headed.

Meaning

Alternative form of gray-headed.

Example Sentences

It is true that there are men to be found who never rise beyond a curacy; as there are grey-headed midshipmen occasionally to be seen in the navy. But the former case is quite as rare as the latter; promotion is the rule, non-promotion the exception, in both professions.

Synonyms for grey-headed

Depending on context, synonyms include hoary, old, grey, white-haired, gray-headed, gray-haired.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gray-haired, grey, gray, gray-headed, grey-haired, hoary.

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