What does greybeard mean?
Greybeard means (poetic) An old man..
Greybeard
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(poetic) An old man..
Definitions by Sense
- (poetic) An old man.
- (figurative) Any of the members of a group who have been there the longest, often implying experience.
- (historical) A coarse earthenware vessel for holding liquor; a bellarmine.
- A powerful wave in the vicinity of Cape Horn.
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- greybeards
- graybeard
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What is a synonym for greybeard?
Common synonyms include antiquity, codger, gadgie, gaffer.
What is the opposite of greybeard?
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How do you use greybeard in a sentence?
Use greybeard where its definition matches the intended context.
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