graybeard

UK
/ˈɡreɪbɪəd/
US
/ˈɡreɪbɪrd/

Translations

graybeardnoun
graybeards
pl
UK
/ˈɡreɪbɪəd/
US
/ˈɡreɪbɪrd/
The graybeard shared stories of his youth.
Старик делился историями своей молодости.
The graybeard was known for his wisdom in the village.
Бородач был известен своей мудростью в деревне.
Additional translations
Synonyms
old man
wise man
graybeardadjective
more graybeard
Comp.
most graybeard
Super.
UK
/ˈɡreɪ.bɪəd/
US
/ˈɡreɪ.bɪrd/
Often used attributively before another noun.

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.