hoary

Everyday

1. Grey or white-haired, as an old person is. tree →
2. Old and well known, from long ago, as in «a hoary legend». tree →

In the lessons

in stories, an old man with white hair or an ancient legend told for ages

Examples

• The hoary old man smiled at us. tree →
• The hoary legend tells of a piper. tree →
• Hoary old jokes make the class groan. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

White-haired, a sign of old age.

Interpretation. The Talmud argues over whether rising applies only to the old and wise or to any elderly person. Honouring elders is a command.

Examples

• Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and thou shalt fear thy God: I am the LORD. (Torah LEV.19.32, JPS 1917) tree →
• He maketh a path to shine after him; one would think the deep to be hoary. (Writings JOB.41.24, JPS 1917) tree →
• The hoary head is a crown of glory, it is found in the way of righteousness. (Writings PRO.16.31, JPS 1917) tree →
• The glory of young men is their strength; and the beauty of old men is the hoary head. (Writings PRO.20.29, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths