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- [grey-beerd]
- /ˈgreɪˌbɪərd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [grey-beerd]
- /ˈgreɪˌbɪərd/
Definitions of graybeard word
- noun graybeard Sometimes Disparaging. a man whose beard is gray; old man; sage. 1
- noun graybeard bellarmine. 1
- noun graybeard An old man. 1
- noun graybeard an old man 0
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Origin of graybeard
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; gray1 + beard
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Parts of speech for Graybeard
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
graybeard popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
graybeard usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for graybeard
noun graybeard
- ruler — a person who rules or governs; sovereign.
- founder — a person who founds or casts metal, glass, etc.
- grandfather — the father of one's father or mother.
- originator — to take its origin or rise; begin; start; arise: The practice originated during the Middle Ages.
- head — Edith, 1897–1981, U.S. costume designer.
Antonyms for graybeard
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