The Only Use of
hoary
in
Wuthering Heights
- Mr. Kenneth says he would wager his mare that he'll outlive any man on this side Gimmerton, and go to the grave a hoary sinner; unless some happy chance out of the common course befall him.'†
Chpt 9
Definition:
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(hoary) old-fashioned
or more rarely: appearing old
even more rarely: covered with fine whitish hairs or down