Definition of hoar
: hoary
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Examples of hoar in a Sentence
the hoar and crumbling stones of ruined temples
Origin and Etymology of hoar
Middle English hor, from Old English hār; akin to Old High German hēr hoary
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First Known Use: before 12th century
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Synonyms
age-old, aged, ancient, antediluvian, antique, dateless, hoary, immemorial, old, venerable;
Near Antonyms
fresh, vernal, young, youthful;
contemporary, current, latest, mod, novel, present-day, ultramodern;
Related Words
antiquated, archaic, dated, fusty, geriatric, medieval (also mediaeval), moldy, obsolete, outmoded, out-of-date, passé;
old-fashioned, old-time, old-world, retro, vintage;
durable, enduring, lasting, long-lived, permanent;
ageless, hallowed, time-honored, timeless, time-tested, timeworn, traditional, tried, tried-and-true;
prehistoric (also prehistorical), primeval, primordial;
Examples of hoar in a Sentence
the hoar-covered meadow gleamed in the early-morning sun
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Origin and Etymology of hoar
Middle English hor hoariness, from hor, adjective
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