old fogey

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Contents

1 English
- 1.1 Etymology
- 1.2 Noun
  - 1.2.1 Related terms

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

In 1811, an Old Fogey was a nickname for an invalid, wounded soldier; derived from the French word fougueux (fierce or fiery).

Noun[edit]

old fogey (plural old fogies)

(idiomatic) Old and conservative person.

Related terms[edit]

young fogey

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