be-bearded

See also: bebearded

English

Alternative forms

• bebearded

Etymology

From be- +‎ bearded.

Adjective

be-bearded (not comparable)

1. Having a beard.
   • 1833 April 3, Henry Coventry & Co., “Whiskers”, in The Long-Island Star‎^[1], volume XXIV, number 43, Brooklyn, N.Y.: Alden Spooner:

     Two most important events give character and interest to the present age—the introduction of the press among the benighted offuscated be-whiskered and be-bearded Ottomans, and the importation of whiskers among our smooth visaged and lanthorn jawed republicans.

   • 1847 November 21, “Theatricals, Etc.”, in Lloyd’s Weekly London Newspaper, number 261, London, page 8:

     The tug of war is between Old France and Young France, or rather the France of the Empire—still a courteous, polished, but fierce and fiery France—and the be-whiskered and be-bearded Chateau Rouge and Mogadore loving France of the present day;

   • 2019 March 10, Victoria Hugo-Vidal, “Maine’s future can be younger”, in Maine Sunday Telegram, volume 131, number 38, page D1:

     It’s four white dudes: three be-bearded craft beer brewing bros and a VP from Bangor Savings who, I’m extrapolating from his college graduation years on his LinkedIn profile, isn’t a millennial, but who will be talking about what millennials are seeking from their work.

Synonyms

• bearded
• beardy

Translations

having a beard — see bearded