"fogeydom" meaning in All languages combined

See fogeydom on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈfəʊɡidəm/ [UK]
Etymology: From fogey + -dom. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|fogey|dom}} fogey + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fogeydom (uncountable)
  1. The state of being a fogey. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: codgerhood, geezerdom, oldhood, old age

Alternative forms

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