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hoary
adjective \ˈhȯr-ē\
: very old
: not interesting, funny, etc., because of being used too often : not fresh or original
: having gray or white hair
hoar·i·erhoar·i·est
Full Definition of HOARY
1
: gray or white with or as if with age
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First Known Use of HOARY
1530
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hoary
adjective \ˈhȯr-ē\
hoar·i·erhoar·i·est
Definition of HOARY for Kids
1
: very old <a hoary tale>
2
: having gray or white hair <a hoary head>
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