greybeard
Americannoun
noun
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an old man, esp a sage
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a large stoneware or earthenware jar or jug for spirits
Other Word Forms
- greybearded adjective
Example Sentences
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Ken Clarke, the rumpled, jazz-loving Europhile par excellence, serves as the resident greybeard.
From Economist • Oct. 27, 2016
Maybe not quite as comfortable as Paul, who enjoyed his eighth All-Star Game, or greybeard Tim Duncan, invited to the party for the 15th year.
From Washington Times • Feb. 16, 2015
This greybeard rewardingly spools back no end of grand matches, grand moments, and grand men.
From The Guardian • Mar. 16, 2011
But no, the government-sponsored greybeard conceded – even though both candidates wanted it a lot, this one should get it because she wanted it the most.
From The Guardian • Dec. 21, 2010
They pressed on, covering not quite a mile before Renly's outriders came swooping down on them, twenty men mailed and mounted, led by a grizzled greybeard of a knight with bluejays on his surcoat.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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