Definition

A term used to refer to an old man, often implying wisdom or experience due to age.

Example

The graybeard shared stories of his youth with the younger generation.

Conversation

Did you see that graybeard at the park yesterday?

Yeah, he was feeding the birds and telling stories to the kids.

I love how he always has interesting tales to share.

Totally! He reminds me of the wise old men from fairy tales.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Graybeard → The word is formed from "gray" (from Old English *grǣg*, meaning of a color between black and white) and "beard" (from Old English *beard*, meaning facial hair). The term "graybeard" refers to an older man, typically one with gray facial hair, symbolizing age and wisdom.

Memory Tip

Think of the color 'gray' representing age and 'beard' as facial hair — together, they help you remember that a graybeard is an older man with gray facial hair.

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