greybeard

[ grey-beerd ]

noun
  1. a variant of graybeard.

Words Nearby greybeard

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How to use greybeard in a sentence

  • But neither Antler nor greybeard had thought of making clothing for little children.

    The Later Cave-Men | Katharine Elizabeth Dopp
  • Then greybeard would tell them that the strongest and bravest hunters were those who could strike the gentlest blows.

    The Later Cave-Men | Katharine Elizabeth Dopp
  • Tell a story of all that you think happened the day that Fleetfoot learned that greybeard was Nimble-finger.

    The Later Cave-Men | Katharine Elizabeth Dopp
  • greybeard and Fleetfoot stayed in the trees until the bison started up the ravine.

    The Later Cave-Men | Katharine Elizabeth Dopp
  • So greybeard and Fleetfoot lifted Flaker and carried him gently down to the spring.

    The Later Cave-Men | Katharine Elizabeth Dopp

British Dictionary definitions for greybeard

greybeard

US graybeard

/ (ˈɡreɪˌbɪəd) /


noun
  1. an old man, esp a sage

  2. a large stoneware or earthenware jar or jug for spirits

Derived forms of greybeard

  • greybearded or US graybearded, adjective

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