Greybeard (Noun)
Meaning 1
A man who is very old.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The greybeard stood at the back of the room, his wispy white hair a testament to his advanced age.
- Despite his frailty, the greybeard continued to work on his beloved garden, coaxing blooms from the most reluctant flowers.
- The greybeard's eyes twinkled with memories as he regaled his grandchildren with tales of his youth.
- The village elder, a greybeard with a long white beard, was revered for his wisdom and kindness.
- The greybeard's hands, wrinkled and arthritic, still moved with a surprising dexterity as he crafted intricate wooden carvings.
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Meaning 2
A stoneware drinking jug with a long neck; decorated with a caricature of Cardinal Bellarmine (17th century).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.