"grayhead" meaning in All languages combined

See grayhead on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: grayheads [plural]
Etymology: From gray + head. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gray|head}} gray + head Head templates: {{en-noun}} grayhead (plural grayheads)
  1. (Canada, US) A person with gray hair; an elderly person. Tags: Canada, US Categories (topical): Age, Hair, People Synonyms: greybeard, hoarhead, old person, greyhead

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Alternative forms

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