graybeard
[
grey
-beerd]
/ˈgreɪˌbɪərd/
noun
1.
Sometimes Disparaging.
a man whose
beard
is
gray
; old man; sage.
2.
bellarmine
.
Also,
greybeard
.
Origin
1570-80;
gray
1
+
beard
Related forms
graybearded,
adjective
British Dictionary definitions for
graybeard
greybeard
/
ˈɡreɪˌbɪəd
/
noun
1.
an old man, esp a sage
2.
a large stoneware or earthenware jar or jug for spirits
Derived Forms
greybearded,
(
US
)
graybearded,
adjective
Slang definitions & phrases for
graybeard
graybeard
noun
A very senior pilot
(1970s+ Airline)