whitebeard

noun

white·​beard ˈ(h)wīt-ˌbird How to pronounce whitebeard (audio)
: an old man : graybeard

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of whitebeard was in the 15th century

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“Whitebeard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whitebeard. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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