white-haired
AmericanEtymology
Origin of white-haired
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at white, hair, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Ms. Rosenwein quotes the Spartan poet Tyrtaeus, summarizing his opinion that “when a white-haired man falls to the enemy, he is a ‘shameful sight,’ whereas a young man dead on the battlefield is beautiful.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
The white-haired veteran then demonstrates the technique with a series of perfectly-delivered powerful blows to a punchbag mounted on the gym wall.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2025
When most people think of “Matlock,” they envision a burly, white-haired Andy Griffith as the titular character, a folksy but clever defense attorney with a Southern drawl who often sported a seersucker suit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2024
Beyond the signs, there was a living, breathing billboard: a white-haired skier wearing a bib that read, “Loving this trail? Ask me about Sunny M Ranch.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 16, 2023
Mr. Kan had died at the underground address; she came to us alone, a stooped, white-haired woman who startled at every sound.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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