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whitebeard

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

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of whitebeard

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

Example Sentences

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A severe-looking old whitebeard wanted to discuss football.

From The Guardian • Nov. 24, 2015

Calhern also has a perfect sense of the vain, imperious whitebeard, the appalled father, the outraged king.

From Time Magazine Archive

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