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graybeard

UK
/ˈɡreɪbɪəd/
US
/ˈɡreɪbɪrd/

Translations

graybeardnoun
graybeards
pl
UK
/ˈɡreɪbɪəd/
US
/ˈɡreɪbɪrd/
vieillardPersonne âgée, surtout un homme à la barbe grise.
The village graybeard shared stories of the past with the younger generation.
Le vieillard du village racontait des histoires du passé à la jeune génération.
Additional translations
crucheRécipient en grès pour les spiritueux, surtout le gin.
vieux barbuTour familier ou descriptif.
Synonyms
old man
elder
wise man
veteran
sage
graybeardadjective
more graybeard
Comp.
most graybeard
Super.
UK
/ˈɡreɪ.bɪəd/
US
/ˈɡreɪ.bɪrd/
Often used attributively before another noun.
vénérableSoutenu ; se dit d’une personne âgée respectable.
The graybeard professor captivated the students with tales of discovery.
Le professeur vénérable captivait les étudiants avec des récits de découvertes.
Additional translations
vieuxPlus neutre ; employé de façon descriptive.
Synonyms
aged
gray-haired
elderly
old
grey-haired
ancient
long-established
seasoned
wizened
hoary
venerable
senior

Definitions

graybeardnoun
An old man, especially one with a gray beard.
The village graybeard shared stories of the past with the younger generation.
A stoneware jug used for holding spirits, especially gin.
He placed a dusty graybeard of whisky on the table.
graybeardadjective
Relating to or characteristic of an old man with a grey beard; venerably old.
The graybeard professor captivated the students with tales of discovery.
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