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 9hoary = old and gray
Definitions:
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(1)
(hoary as in: tells hoary stories) trite due to familiarity; or old-fashioned; or ancient; or old
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(2)
(hoary as in: hoary old man) appearing old -- often with gray hair
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(3)
(hoary as in: hoary leaves) covered with grayish or whitish hairs
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(4)
(hoary as in: hoary ashes) grayish white in color