Graybeard: meaning, definitions and examples

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graybeard

 

[ หˆษกreษชหŒbษชrd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

old man

The term 'graybeard' typically refers to an old man, particularly one who has white or gray facial hair. This expression can evoke images of wisdom and age, often suggesting that the person has accumulated a wealth of experiences over their lifetime. 'Graybeard' may also carry a connotation of respect, as it is often used in literature and colloquial speech to reference elder statesmen or wise figures within a community. In some contexts, it can imply a sense of nostalgia or a connection to the past.

Synonyms

elder, sage, venerable, wise man.

Examples of usage

  • The village elder, a revered graybeard, shared stories of old.
  • Everyone turned to the graybeard for advice during tough times.
  • The graybeard walked slowly, but his wit was as sharp as ever.

Translations

Translations of the word "graybeard" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barba cinza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคซเคผเฅ‡เคฆ เคฆเคพเคขเคผเฅ€ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Graufieder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ janggut abu-abu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ั€ะพะฑะพั€ะพะดะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siwy brodacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฐ่‰ฒใฎใฒใ’

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท barbe grise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barba gris

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท griz sakal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์ƒ‰ ์ˆ˜์—ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุญูŠุฉ ุฑู…ุงุฏูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกedivรก bradka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกedรก brada

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฐ่ƒกๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ siva brada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรกir skegg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑั€ ัะฐา›ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ˜แƒก แƒฌแƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boz saqqal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barba gris

Etymology

The term 'graybeard' likely originates from the Old English word 'grรฆg,' which means gray, combined with 'beard,' referring to facial hair. The usage of 'graybeard' in literature has been traced back several centuries, often appearing in works to denote elder characters who possess considerable wisdom or knowledge. The color gray has historically been associated with age and experience, making 'graybeard' a fitting descriptor for those who are advanced in years. The phrase captures a blend of both age and the traditional notion of respect accorded to elderly individuals. Over time, the term has evolved in its use, sometimes being embraced in a humorous or affectionate manner, while other times retaining a more serious connotation.