white-haired
AmericanEtymology
Origin of white-haired
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; white, hair, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Ms. Rosenwein quotes the Spartan poet Tyrtaeus, summarizing his opinion that “when a white-haired man falls to the enemy, he is a ‘shameful sight,’ whereas a young man dead on the battlefield is beautiful.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
The white-haired veteran then demonstrates the technique with a series of perfectly-delivered powerful blows to a punchbag mounted on the gym wall.
From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025
The 17-year-old girl could be seen walking alongside Hamas militants to a waiting Red Cross Jeep with her small, white-haired dog named Bella.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2023
Next he took hold of a small, white-haired brush and a container of liquid solution.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2023
The society was composed of a group of white-haired American missionary ladies from the First Chinese Baptist Church.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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