whitebeard

[ hwahyt-beerd, wahyt- ]

noun

1. an old man, especially one with a white or gray beard.

Word History and Origins

Origin of whitebeard¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; white, beard

Example Sentences

Think of what "Game of Thrones" did with Barristan Selmy / Arstan Whitebeard; you just can't hide a person's identity onscreen in the same way you can in a book.

From Salon

Aside from Waldo himself, you’ll also be on the lookout for his friends Wenda, Woof, Wizard Whitebeard, and also the villainous Odlaw.

From The Verge

A severe-looking old whitebeard wanted to discuss football.

From The Guardian

“I knew someone else who did that once,” said Dany, “a man called Arstan Whitebeard. Tell me your true names, then.”

From Literature

"From Meereen I am sold to Qohor, and then to Pentos and the fat man with sweet stink in his hair. He it was who send Strong Belwas back across the sea, and old Whitebeard to serve him."

From Literature