noun
- Plural of graybeard; old men, especially those with gray or white beards.
- Large earthenware or stoneware jugs or bottles, historically used for storing liquids such as wine or beer.
Usage: Often used informally or humorously to refer to elderly men.
Usage: Archaic; primarily historical or museum context.
Examples
- The graybeards at the community center shared stories of their younger days.
- A group of graybeards gathered on the porch to discuss politics.
- The museum displayed several antique graybeards from the 17th century.
- The old graybeards in the village were respected for their wisdom.
- Medieval graybeards were often used to store wine in European households.