noun
greybeard
Greybeard (noun) means a member of a group who has belonged to it longer than anyone else, usually seen as experienced.
noun
1
A member of a group who has belonged to it longer than anyone else, usually seen as experienced.
2
A rough clay jug used for storing alcohol, also called a bellarmine.
3
A strong, heavy wave found near Cape Horn.
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Etymology
From grey + beard; men of advanced age would be expected to have a grey beard.
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What is the meaning of greybeard?
"greybeard" (noun) means a member of a group who has belonged to it longer than anyone else, usually seen as experienced.
What is another word for greybeard?
Other words for "greybeard" include graybeard, Methuselah, bellarmine, longbeard.
What are the different meanings of greybeard?
"greybeard" has 3 main meanings: 1. A member of a group who has belonged to it longer than anyone else, usually seen as experienced; 2. A rough clay jug used for storing alcohol, also called a bellarmine; 3. A strong, heavy wave found near Cape Horn.
