HyperDic: graybeard

English > 1 sense of the word graybeard:
NOUNperson graybeard, old man, greybeard, Methuselaha man who is very old
graybeard > pronunciation
Soundsgrey'biyrd
RhymesBluebeard ... tiered: 3 rhymes with iyrd...
English > graybeard: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningA man who is very old.
Synonymsold man, greybeard, Methuselah
Narrowercodger, old codgerUsed affectionately to refer to an eccentric but amusing old man
old-timer, oldtimer, gaffer, old geezer, antiqueAn elderly man
patriarchA man who is older and higher in rank than yourself
Broaderman, adult maleAn adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
oldster, old person, senior citizen, golden agerAn elderly person
Spanishabuelo, anciano, viejo
Catalanancià, avi, iaio, vell

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