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old man

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1. old man - Noun

2. old man - Adjective

3. Old man - Proper noun

Meaning

aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe

a man who is very old

a familiar term of address for a man

an informal term for your father

(slang) boss

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Young men, hear an old man to whom old men hearkened when he was young. Augustus

God has given this way of life to Israel: to abstain from everything which is contrary to nature, that is to say, anger, fits of passion, jealousy, hatred and slandering the brethren; in short, everything that is characteristic of the old man. Poemen

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions. Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

If you wish good advice, consult an old man. Romanian Proverb

The son of an old man is an orphan, and his wife is a widow. Lebanese Proverb

An old man with a torn sleeve never dishonored anyone. Brazilian Proverb

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