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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At a packed New York courtroom, the white-haired Zambada cut a frail figure as he was sentenced to life in prison and ordered to pay a $15 billion forfeiture.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
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
A retired woman who took up battle rap to help dispel the stereotype of "old, white-haired women" is the feature of a new documentary.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2023
She takes a seat on a bench, next to a white-haired 91-year-old woman, and is transfixed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2023
Hrothgar, white-haired, white-bearded as the ice-god, shook his head.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
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