- a variation of graybeard.
greybeard
Americannoun
noun
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an old man, esp a sage
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a large stoneware or earthenware jar or jug for spirits
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Ken Clarke, the rumpled, jazz-loving Europhile par excellence, serves as the resident greybeard.
From Economist ● Oct. 27, 2016
Maybe not quite as comfortable as Paul, who enjoyed his eighth All-Star Game, or greybeard Tim Duncan, invited to the party for the 15th year.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 16, 2015
This greybeard rewardingly spools back no end of grand matches, grand moments, and grand men.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 16, 2011
At 32, Carles Puyol is the true greybeard, but he is a centre-back and should still be in shape for their defence of the European Championship two years from now.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 12, 2010
“First you must needs come through us, ser,” said the eldest of them, a hard-faced greybeard whose bloodstained surcoat showed three silvery mermaids upon a violet field.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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