Greybeard
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Greybeard is a noun meaning (poetic) An old man.
Meaning
(poetic) An old man.
More Meanings
- (figurative) Any of the members of a group who have been there the longest, often implying experience.
- A powerful wave in the vicinity of Cape Horn.
- (historical) A coarse earthenware vessel for holding liquor; a bellarmine.
Word Forms
- greybeards
Synonyms for greybeard
Depending on context, synonyms include antiquity, codger, gadgie, gaffer, geezer, gramps.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include old man, longbeard, whitebeard, geezer, grognard, beardo.
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