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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.

Synonyms

  • Graybeard
  • Old Man
  • Methuselah

Hypernyms

  • Senior Citizen
  • Golden Ager
  • Oldster
  • Man

Hyponyms

  • Codger
  • Old-timer
  • Antique
  • Gaffer
  • Patriarch
  • Old Geezer

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.

Synonyms

  • Long-beard
  • Longbeard
  • Bellarmine

Hypernyms

  • Jug
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