whitebeard

American  

[hwahyt-beerd, wahyt-] / ˈʰwaɪtˌbɪərd, ˈwaɪt- /

noun

1. an old man, especially one with a white or gray beard.

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Etymology

Origin of whitebeard

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; white, beard

Example Sentences

Think of what "Game of Thrones" did with Barristan Selmy / Arstan Whitebeard; you just can't hide a person's identity onscreen in the same way you can in a book.

From Salon

Aside from Waldo himself, you’ll also be on the lookout for his friends Wenda, Woof, Wizard Whitebeard, and also the villainous Odlaw.

From The Verge

A severe-looking old whitebeard wanted to discuss football.

From The Guardian

“I knew someone else who did that once,” said Dany, “a man called Arstan Whitebeard. Tell me your true names, then.”

From Literature

"We were, Your Grace," old Whitebeard replied.

From Literature