hoary
US /ˈhɔːr.i/
UK /ˈhɔːr.i/
1.
canoso, anciano
having gray or white hair; aged
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The hoary old man sat by the fireplace, telling stories of his youth.
El anciano canoso se sentó junto a la chimenea, contando historias de su juventud.
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His long, hoary beard reached his chest.
Su larga barba canosa le llegaba al pecho.
2.
antiguo, viejo, trillado
very old and well-known; ancient
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The tradition is a hoary custom, passed down through generations.
La tradición es una costumbre antigua, transmitida de generación en generación.
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He repeated the same hoary jokes, much to everyone's annoyance.
Repitió los mismos chistes antiguos, para molestia de todos.